Strategic Programme Lead – Transformation & Change

South Norfolk and Broadlands Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Transformation & Innovation team. You will lead a portfolio of interrelated projects across the two councils, ensuring expected outcomes and benefits are delivered within budgets and resources, while guiding project teams to success.

You will mentor Project Managers, develop business cases, report to governance boards, and help shape strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex programmes or large-scale projects.
• Strong project and financial management skills.
• Experience delivering organisational change and benefits.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• A strategic mindset, resilience and a collaborative approach.
• A project management qualification, or equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate programmes from initiation through to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Support and mentor Project Managers, helping them navigate risks, issues, resources and delivery challenges.
• Develop business cases, undertake research and help shape strategic opportunities for the councils.
• Provide clear and effective reporting to governance boards, senior managers, Members and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our project and programme management framework.
• Occasionally manage individual projects alongside your wider programme responsibilities.

Skills

Programme management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

PM qualification

Job description

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Transformation & Innovation team. You will lead a portfolio of interrelated projects across the two councils, ensuring expected outcomes and benefits are delivered within budgets and resources, while guiding project teams to success.

You will mentor Project Managers, develop business cases, report to governance boards, and help shape strategic opportunities.