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Programme Manager HR & Occupational Development Reference no: Oxfordshire TCL5228187 Pay rate: Up to £56,805 per annum depending on experience Role Length: This is a permanent role Hybrid role with attendance at the primary and other work locations anticipated to be 2-4 times per month This role is a senior role reporting to the Director of Workforce & OD and is pivotal in the delivery of the workforce strategy priorities and objectives. The council are embarking on a programme of change which will touch on all aspects of organisation delivery to change and how and where to work to deliver services. To provide support to the Director of Workforce & OD and the Heads of Service in HR&OD to develop programmes/projects to deliver the workforce strategy priorities and objectives. Working across a number of projects and sub-groups to provide oversight and direction to project leads to ensure the efficient and effective running of the programme. The lifecycle management of the programme co-ordinating the key deliverables to ensure project outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed standards and will lead on service improvement activities. This will include challenging the performance of current projects and working practices and influencing the pace at which projects and programmes will deliver agreed strategic actions. Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic support to the Director of Workforce & OD and the HR&OD senior management team on programme management to plan and design the programme of work to deliver the workforce strategy priorities.
• Work with and direct project leads to create, manage and deliver key strategic projects enabling delivery of the workforce strategic priorities, resolving issues and initiating corrective action.
• Define the programme's governance arrangements.
• Ensure a detailed programme plan is developed for the delivery of the workforce strategy priorities and objectives, ensuring all projects are managed and delivered using project management principles; developing and maintaining project plans and documentation to required standards, managing the implications of risks, issues and change requests on the project scope – escalating through the appropriate governance channel.
• Ensure the development and implementation of standardised strategic project management tools to foster consistency across projects, and implement the mechanisms by which progress, and performance of projects can be reported and tracked.
• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme, focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the programme, and outwardly on its coherence with the DTFT aims and objectives other transformation programmes.
• Managing the programme's budget on behalf of the Director of Workforce & OD, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses.
• Facilitate the appointment of individuals to project teams.
• Ensure the delivery agreed project outcomes and associated benefits is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the programme plan and programme governance arrangements.

“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria: Qualifications:

• A degree/ equivalent level qualification or relevant professional qualification with evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and experience of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes including good knowledge of using programme and project management methods including MSP and/or PRINCE2.
• Excellent understanding of local government political context and decision-making processes.
• Sufficient senior experience and credibility to oversee, direct and advise project teams on their projects in relation to the programme.
• Experienced in development and delivery of transformational change programmes.
• Strong strategic awareness.
• Experience in influencing and persuading senior managers to take specific courses of action.
• Significant experience in developing, implementing and evaluating large change management programmes, involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent track record of identifying and delivering innovative and creative solutions to complex business problems.
• Excellent change management and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience of formulating recommendations for senior management and policy makers and implementing proposals.
• Committed to driving performance and improving customer experience.
• Experience of working in politically complex situations and proactively managing problems and opportunities.
• Good knowledge and experience of budgeting and resource allocation.

Skills:

• Excellent project management discipline and team working skills.
• High level analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate complex written and statistical information.
• Ability to effectively use the full range of Microsoft Office / Office 365 applications specifically, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders across all levels.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and be flexible as situations change and develop.

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