Governance Lead

Governance Lead – 12-month Fixed Term Contract Preferably Manchester, Open to London or Nottingham - Hybrid Working Competitive Salary plus benefits Role The Delivery Office is at the forefront of ensuring that all projects and changes within the business are not only well-governed but also deliver exceptional value. This is not your typical PMO role; we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can orchestrate the prioritisation of projects and resources, aligning them with our strategic business objectives. As a key player in our team, you will thrive in an environment where ambiguity is the norm, and speed is essential. Your solution-focused mindset will be crucial as you manage existing processes while leading the transition to new, innovative ways of working. What will you be doing? ·      Championing our ever-evolving Delivery Framework: Ensure adherence, maintenance, monitoring, and updating of all program details, including: o  Timelines o  Resource levels o  Risk and issue logs o  Reports o  Document Review cycles o  Assumptions and dependencies o  Stage gate reviews o  Additional PMO activities as required ·      Resource Management Expertise: Provide vital support in: o  Quarterly forecasting and resource allocation o  Analysis of resource utilization o  Tracking vacancies and contracts o  Managing onboarding, offboarding, and inductions o  Allocating OCAT to programs ·      Insight-Driven Reporting: Not just running reports, but identifying insights and driving actionable improvements in: o  Delivery status o  Lessons learned o  Continuous improvement initiatives o  Other reporting activities as necessary ·      KPI Awareness and Support: Contribute to monitoring and supporting key performance indicators that drive our success. What We Offer: ·      The chance to work with a team with record engagement scores, dedicated to excellence and who aim to have a balance of fun with driving valuable outcomes. ·      The team is led by the APM PMO of the year 2022 winner; it’s an opportunity to learn but also to work in a collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas will be valued. ·      A super hybrid working pattern with team get togethers in London or Manchester at least quarterly. If you are ready to take on a critical role that shapes the future of our projects and the success of our business, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity, accountability, and impactful results. What are we looking for? ·      2+ years’ experience in a programme or project related field (e.g. project manager, senior PMO) ·      Self-starter with ‘can do’ approach, able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. ·      Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to being flexible and adaptive, pivoting priorities to meet multiple conflicting project demands. ·      Strong communication both written and verbal and collaboration skills – ability to work effectively across internal and external teams. We always focus on the Why on every new engagement. ·      Ability to influence and drive improvements to project quality and ensure alignment with DCC standards and methodology. ·      Demonstrable experience of working in a similar programme and project environment within a technology industry ·      Competent in using Microsoft suite of tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Teams and working knowledge of MS Project Desirable ·      Experience of using a PPM toolset to manage plans, resources, risks and issues. ·      Knowledge of project management practice. Person Specification ·      Excellent organisation skills – managing own tasks and those of other team members. ·      Work collaboratively with external stakeholders/Users/Customers. ·      Solution focused – Not just finding problems but solving them strategically by getting to the root cause ·      Growth mindset – Looking for opportunities to improve. ·      Effective communicator – both written and spoken, communicating clearly not just what but also why and how you do things. ·      Comfortable working in a fast-paced environments. Whilst this may be a 1-year fixed contract to cover Maternity leave opportunities for permanent roles often open up. About the DCC: At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey. Company benefits: The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress. Join the DCC a