Planning Transformation Programme Manager
Planning Transformation Programme Manager
South of England (Hybrid)
Outside IR35
Fulltime - 2 days in office per week
3–6-month contract
Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Transformation Manager to lead a Planning Service transformation programme, with a core focus on people, process and systems transformation, including the procurement, selection, and integration of a new digital planning application system.
Responsibilities of the Role:
- Complete the Full Business Case for the planning transformation programme (currently near-complete, with process mapping largely completed and governance in place).
- Lead the procurement and selection of a new digital planning application system (current system is DEF and no longer considered the right fit; Arcus Global has been explored, but no final decision has been made).
- Manage the overall planning transformation programme, covering systems, people and process change.
- Lead stakeholder management across the Planning Directorate and wider programme stakeholders.
- Report into, and support, the Transformation Board governance structure (already established), providing clear updates, risks, issues and recommendations.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Proven experience delivering transformation/change programmes within a Local Authority setting (within Planning).
- Experience leading system procurement/selection and overseeing implementation/integration of a core line-of-business system.
- Strong understanding of service redesign across people, process and technology.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leaders/boards and governance groups.
- Ability to take ownership of business case completion and drive delivery at pace.
Next Steps
This role is an initial 3–6-month contract (with potential extension), Outside IR35. You will be required to be in the office 2 days per week, with the remainder remote.