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Transformation Programme Manager

Sphere Digital Recruitment
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£500 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A skilled Programme Manager is needed for a contract role, offering £500 per day, to lead a long-term digital transformation initiative.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in programme management, overseeing transformative projects across multiple business areas.
  • Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive programme plans, managing budgets, and facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams.
  • Candidates should possess strong governance, budget management skills, and excellent communication abilities tailored for diverse stakeholders.
  • This hybrid role involves working one day in London and four days from home, focusing on driving innovative solutions for a customer-first approach.

Transformation Programme Manager

Contract

Outside IR35

£500 per day

Hybrid working- 1 day in London, 4 from home

A skilled Programme Manager is required by one of our best clients to lead a long term digital transformation initiative across various portfolios. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an organization that is shifting towards a digital- and customer-first approach, driving innovative solutions to future-proof the business.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management:

  • Oversee transformative projects and initiatives across multiple business areas.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme plan, detailing milestones and dependencies tailored for various audiences.
  • Monitor programme-level risks and maintain a RAID log, collaborating with project managers to proactively address issues.
  • Manage a team of project managers on large-scale technical projects, supporting business change initiatives.
  • Track and report on programme budgets, ensuring effective management of third-party services and resources.

Transformation Mindset:

  • Work closely with transformation leadership to track benefits and communicate progress toward goals, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Develop a governance framework and lead reporting to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and appropriate detail in communications.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Serve as the primary contact for the transformation leadership team, providing regular updates on programme progress.
  • Simplify technical concepts into actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.
  • Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, aligning on timelines and milestones while ensuring accountability for deliverables.
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:
  • Outcome-driven with a strong grasp of business adoption beyond project deliverables.
  • Strong governance and budget management skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities, adapting language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven experience managing complex programmes, unifying cross-functional teams for successful outcomes.
  • A problem-solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and effectively socializing programme results.
  • Keen awareness of project dependencies, with the ability to coordinate across multiple initiatives.
  • Familiarity with technical delivery frameworks (Agile/Scrum), change management, and tools like Azure DevOps and MS Project.
  • Strong leadership skills in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
  • Proactive mindset, capable of anticipating issues and developing effective solutions.

If you're a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced transformation environment, we encourage you to apply

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.