Strategic Programme Leader — Drive Major University Initiatives

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

On-site nursery

Job summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking a Strategic Programme Manager to shape and deliver major strategic programmes aligned to the refreshed Strategy 2030. You will coordinate work with Strategy Strand Leads and senior stakeholders to translate priorities into deliverable programmes, maintaining oversight of progress, risks and benefits.

You will work on-site 3 days a week, with flexible options for remote work where possible, in a fixed-term, full-time role of 37 hours per week for two years

Qualifications

• Significant experience coordinating delivery of complex strategic programmes with multiple interrelated projects and stakeholders.
• Experience shaping strategic programmes from broad organisational priorities into deliverable plans.
• Experience developing and implementing benefits management approaches and using benefits information for decision-making.
• Experience identifying and managing dependencies and risks across multiple projects or programmes.
• Professional qualification in programme/portfolio/benefits management (MSP, MoP, Managing Benefits or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Shape and coordinate delivery of major strategic programmes aligned to the University’s refreshed strategy.
• Report to the Strategic Change Manager and translate priorities into deliverable programmes.
• Maintain oversight of progress, risks, dependencies and delivery confidence.
• Support decision-making to achieve strategic outcomes and benefits.
• Lead one or more complex programmes and manage interdependencies across boundaries.

Skills

Programme management

Strategic programme development

Benefits management

Risks & dependencies

MSP/MoP qualification

Education

MSP/MoP certification

Job description

The University of Plymouth is seeking a Strategic Programme Manager to shape and deliver major strategic programmes aligned to the refreshed Strategy 2030. You will coordinate work with Strategy Strand Leads and senior stakeholders to translate priorities into deliverable programmes, maintaining oversight of progress, risks and benefits.

You will work on-site 3 days a week, with flexible options for remote work where possible, in a fixed-term, full-time role of 37 hours per week for two years