Programme Manager Transport Delivery

Durham County Council; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a proactive professional to support the development, delivery and evaluation of transport programmes, projects, policies and strategies across the North East region. You will manage several programmes, work with partners, and adapt to changing priorities to drive the North East Transport Plan forward.

The role emphasizes structured, collaborative working, problem-solving and turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes, with a focus on delivering value for

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple transport programmes and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more strategic transport programmes across the North East region.
• Undertake programme appraisals, due diligence, monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Support funding bids and establish project funding agreements to maximise outputs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to support the development, delivery and evaluation of transport programmes, projects, policies and strategies across the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA).We're looking for someone who:Is passionate about regional transport delivery and motivated by the opportunity to help shape and deliver transport programmes that make a positive difference across the North East.Can use excellent project and programme management skills to develop and deliver effective transport programmes.Thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys bringing people together around a common goal, and can build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to turn strategic priorities into tangible outcomes.In this role, you will:Manage one or more strategic transport programmes across the region to support the delivery of the Corporate Plan and the ambitions of the North East Transport Plan.Undertake programme and project appraisals, due diligence,
monitoring and partners and key stakeholders in developing projects that will deliver the North East Transport Plan.Support the development of funding bids to secure and/or maximise project funding, and negotiate and establish project funding agreements to ensure optimum outputs and value for money are achieved.What it Isn't
.... a role where you will focus on just one task or work in isolation. You will be managing several programmes and projects, working with different partners and responding to changing priorities. It is a varied role for someone who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving and making things happen.So, if...
you can bring structure to complex activity, build strong relationships and use information and insight to keep transport programmes moving forward, we would love to hear from you.