At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the successful mobilisation of new contracts and ensure smooth transitions into Business as Usual.
- Company: Join a dynamic public sector organisation with a focus on impactful projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential for contract extension, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Immediate start required; ideal for those looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by managing multi-million pound contracts and enhancing client services.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational/project management within the public sector is essential.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 47500 £ per year.
Our client has an urgent requirement for an experienced Programme Immobilisation and Transition Manager on either a FTC for 6 months (potential to extend). The ideal candidate MUST have worked in an Operational/Project Management or similar role, essential that it has been within the public sector, and will have experience of working on multi million £ contracts. MUST be available to start immediately.
Role Purpose
To lead the successful mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring all operational, contractual, governance, reporting and client service requirements are implemented and embedded before transition into Business as Usual (BAU).
Responsible for the mobilisation, operational establishment and, where required, ongoing management of new contracts, programmes and business initiatives. Ensures work is successfully launched, embedded and capable of operating effectively, either through transition to Business as Usual (BAU) ownership or through continued operational management where ongoing ownership remains appropriate.
Ensure contract obligations are converted into practical working processes, clear ownership, usable registers and effective reporting that Client Services can maintain following go-live. Create a repeatable mobilisation approach that our client can reuse for future standard. Mobilise, stabilise and transition work into Client Services / BAU ownership as soon as practical and safe. Some contracts, programmes or projects may require initial operational ownership or continued management because of client sensitivity, complexity, commercial value or the nature of the relationship.
Key Responsibilities – Role
- Mobilisation, Stabilisation and Transition
- Initial Operational Ownership and Service Management
- Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Client Services Integration and BAU Handover
- Stakeholder and Client Relationship Support
- Bids, Tenders and Proposals – Operational Support
- Associate and Resource Coordination
- Continuous Improvement and Repeatable Mobilisation Capability
Essential Core Skills and Experience
- Experience leading mobilisation, transition, project delivery, service implementation or operational readiness activity
- Strong planning, action tracking, risk, issue and dependency management skills
- Robust influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to guide meetings towards useful decisions and agreed actions
- Experience of complex client programmes
- PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project/programme delivery qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience setting up governance, MI, KPI reporting, service request and service management processes
- Experience developing reusable mobilisation templates or organisational delivery frameworks
Programme Immobilisation and Transition Manager in Cranfield employer: Aspire Personnel Ltd
Aspire Personnel Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Milton Keynes where you can thrive as a Regional Field Sales Rep in the telecoms sector. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while building meaningful relationships with clients. The company values teamwork and communication, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make an impact in their careers.
