Senior Programme Manager - #1658161

Role Introduction

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for delivering change. The role requires effective co-ordination of the programmes projects and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. It also includes the co-ordination of the new capability for the business to enable effective change and realisation of projected benefits. A proven ability to strategise and implement high-level programme initiatives is critical for the success of this role. As a natural leader, this person should have strong talent for project co-ordination and delegation. Ultimately, the Senior Programme Manager should be motivated by a desire to optimise productivity and nurture programme success from inception to completion.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with programme sponsor, cross-functional teams, and other key stakeholders to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives?
• Manage programme and project teams to deliver to time, on budget and quality, as well as coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives?
• Be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives and identify key requirements for cross-functional teams?
• Analyse, evaluate, and track programme risks, providing a clear mitigation strategy?
• Ensure that scope is monitored and controlled on projects and that any deviation is proactively addressed through re-planning and change control, where necessary, to safeguard programme baselines
  
  

What You Will Have

• Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance; takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement
• Ensures that people internalize policies and standards and accept full responsibility for their decisions.
• Confidently makes choices in the best interests of the organisation, deals constructively with resistance
• Takes steps to coordinate and align plans across workgroups; supports strategic objectives with aggressive yet realistic time frames; shares some critical objectives to help with prioritizing and planning
• Enlists a range of stakeholders to add value; ensures they are well-informed, and surprises are avoided.
• Confronts and challenges 'us vs. them'; shows strong appreciation for others' efforts toward shared goals
• Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures.
• Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress
  
  

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace
  
  

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, were committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
  
  

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
• Discounted Parking - We have partnered with QPark to provide an exclusive discounted rate for OneAdvanced employee's when purchasing a digital season tickets
  
  

Recognition Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Performance & Talent Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self
  
  

Making a Difference we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger
  
  

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