Programme Manager - SC Cleared

Programme Manager

Rate: 700 - 750 a day (Inside IR35)

Location: Reading - 4 days a week on site

Clearance: SC Clearance required

What you will do as a Programme Manager

• Build and manage relationships with internal/ external stakeholders to ensure all bids are prepared, managed and reviewed appropriately and in line with policies and standard.
• Work with Contract Managers to negotiate contract changes and contribute to the resolution of contractual and legal disputes.
• May review options provided from the procurement supply cycle to ensure project delivery and costs are consistent with contract.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the IPT in order to influence project activities and execute deliverables in line with the agreed timeframe and budget.
• Translate and apply the appropriate strategy for managing contingency plans in order to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities within the project.
• Lead the project team effectively, through planning, allocation and reporting of work in order to ensure successful delivery of the project/ plan.
• Communicate project progress to the LoB Management team Board in order to provide input into strategic direction for long term plans.
• Ensure appropriate adherence to LCM.
• Accountable for delivering on financial commitments.
• Ownership for delivery and performance of the project.

What you'll bring

• Applies professional concepts in creative ways.
• Ability to influence and motivate project teams (direct/indirect management).
• Knowledge and awareness of product offerings.
• Knowledge and experience of project lifecycle.
• Typically meets the requirements for registration as a certified member of the Association for Project. Managers or equivalent (AcostE, MAPM, PMI, Association of Proposal Management Professionals).
• Typically meets the knowledge and experience competency levels of the Project Manager (Advanced) or Portfolio Management Office Analyst / PMO Manager as defined by the APM Competency Framework.

Desirable:

• Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks.
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification.

Location

This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.