- Translate strategic priorities into a coherent programme roadmap, delivery architecture and mobilisation plan.
- Establish programme governance, reporting, assurance, escalation and decision-making arrangements.
- Lead integrated planning across projects, resources, dependencies, finances, risks and benefits.
- Build trusted relationships with Directors, service leaders, Members and delivery partners as appropriate.
- Challenge constructively, maintain pace and hold senior owners to agreed commitments.
- Commission and direct project management and business analysis activity.
- Oversee programme risks, issues and interdependencies, intervening where delivery is off track.
- Provide clear executive and board reporting focused on outcomes, decisions and paths to green.
- Manage scope and change across the programme, protecting agreed outcomes while enabling informed reprioritisation.
- Embed sustainable programme-management capability, coaching and good practice.
Extensive leadership of large-scale business-change or transformation programmes. - Strong governance, assurance and senior stakeholder-management experience.
- Evidence of mobilising programmes from a low baseline or recovering stalled delivery.
- Credibility in politically sensitive and complex public-service environments.
- Local-government experience is strongly preferred, with relevant portfolio depth
- MSP training or equivalent programme-management expertise is desirable.
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Programme Manager in Birmingham employer: Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will have access to extensive professional development opportunities, enabling you to grow your skills while working on impactful projects within a supportive team environment. Located in a vibrant area, the company also provides competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.