Programme Manager

Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting the London Borough of Hounslow in their search for an experienced Programme Manager on a permanent basis. This role is pivotal in supporting their Digital Transformation and Transforming Customer Experience (TCE) programme. Please note that this is a hybrid with one day per week required on-site in Hounslow.

The role

As a Programme Manager you will:

• Lead a team of up to 6 members of staff to deliver key programmes of work
• Manage Technical IT/Digital projects relating to a number of areas including : Infrastructure, Adult & Children’s social care, Housing, planning & regulatory services.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the digital strategy and project portfolio
• Develop project and programme approaches, processes and procedures ensuring they link with Service Design, Business Relationship management and are effectively implemented into BAU teams.
• Encourage new ways of working on project delivery including the incorporation of agile approaches, service design and prototyping of new products and services.
• Consistently create and evolve business cases including benefits realization throughout the programme lifecycle.

Key skills required

As a Programme Manager you will have :

• Excellent problem-solving skills from both a technical and change perspective.
• Previous experience in managing significant projects and programmes of work relating to digital and IT including system upgrades & implementations.
• A proven track record of leading and inspiring teams to deliver complex digital transformation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.
• A broad understanding of technical and digital solutions and how they impact service users.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess and estimate the impact of changes to processes, applications, data and technology.

What you get in return

A salary between £58,692 – £64,317 plus a range of excellent benefits including the local government pension scheme.

How to apply

Please send an updated CV and 1-page supporting statement to bentuckfield@allenlane.co.uk before 9am on Friday the 6th June