Strategic Performance Lead for GM Strategy

Greater Manchester Combined Authority; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) seeks a Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management to lead delivery of the GM Strategy and drive systemwide performance across partners. You will oversee strategic programmes, manage a team of programme managers and work with GMCA directors, local authorities and government bodies to turn insights into action.

In this senior role you will align activity, monitor governance, and support decision-making at the highest levels while deputising for

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with a track record in public service and delivering performance data across complex programmes.
• Strong programme management skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience turning insight into clear actions and aligning activities across multiple partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead key programmes that deliver the GMCA priorities.
• Strengthen alignment, governance and performance across GMCA and partners.
• Provide system leadership and influence local and national policy.
• Manage people, resources and programme budgets.
• Represent GMCA in high profile regional and national forums.
• Depose for the Head of Strategy & Performance when required.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Public sector experience

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) seeks a Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management to lead delivery of the GM Strategy and drive systemwide performance across partners. You will oversee strategic programmes, manage a team of programme managers and work with GMCA directors, local authorities and government bodies to turn insights into action.

In this senior role you will align activity, monitor governance, and support decision-making at the highest levels while deputising for