Programme Manager

Description

Are you an experienced Programme Manager ready for your next contract in the Scottish public sector?

Our client are looking for a Programme Manager for a 6 month contract transitioning a transformation programme to BAU. Remote based and if restrictions ease, Glasgow, a public sector background, particularly Scottish Education, would definitely benefit.

The main duties of the role will be:

· Day to day running of programmes of work. Specifically managing the transition of the Digital Learning & Teaching Programme in to ‘business as usual’ and the running of the Transformation Programme.
· Running programmes on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the programme directors and SROs.
· Management and coordination of programme workstreams and chairing of meetings.
· Management and coordination of the PMO function.
· Responsibility for programme governance and assurance activities including finance, risks and benefits.
· Planning and designing whole programmes or programme phases and monitoring their overall progress and milestones.
· Understanding, managing and communicating between stakeholder groups, balancing priorities.

Essential Experience:

· Strong track record of successful delivery of large scale digital / IT and / or business change programmes
· Track record of effective programme management including financial, risk, benefits, resourcing and communication management in large scale digital / IT and/or business change programmes
· Experience in systems development lifecycle from discovery through to service operation and successful service implementation
· Ability to develop excellent relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders and technical experts
· Certified MSP Practitioner

Desirable:

· Prior experience of the Scottish education sector
· Prior experience of programme management and delivery within the Scottish Government or the Scottish public sector
· Experience of the Digital Scotland Service Standard (previously Digital First) and / or the Scottish Approach to Service Design
· PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
· TOGAF certification

What’s in it for me:
6 month, day rate contract with potential extension
Remote working
IN SCOPE IR35
Please send an up to date version of your cv for consideration

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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