Senior Transformation Programme Manager (ERP)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale, strategic ERP transformation programmes across Oxfam GB and the wider Confederation. In this influential role, you will advise senior leaders, oversee complex multi-year, multimillion-pound initiatives, and matrix-manage project teams to deliver multiple projects and workstreams. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in programme leadership and transformation, we want to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Proven track record of successfully managing delivery of multiple large/complex transformational strategic change programmes/projects from inception through to business transition and completion.
• Strong experience of business change for significant organisation transformation change.
• Highly proficient in project management methodologies and tools including Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities across the project team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and support cross-functional teams and partners.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to empower, motivate, support and mentor staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

Flexfam: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we are open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well using our hybrid working arrangements.

How to apply: As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding: Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us: Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s rights activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam: It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. To do that, we need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors. We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.