Programme Manager

Description

ASA are immediately seeking a Programme Manager for our public sector client and this will initially be on a 16-month contract with a possible extension.

The role will be Hybrid and based in Glasgow with travel required throughout the Glasgow city region.

As a successful Programme Manager, you will work on the Innovation Regions Programme with participating authorities to deliver a programme on a large scale this will be centred around Social Housing and Health and Social Care monitoring.

This is an interim position that falls outside of IR35

• Manage ongoing projects and programmes towards innovative outcomes of nationwide significance. This includes coordinating the project and keeping it on track and on budget.
• Work as part of a passionate and highly motivated individuals supporting the successful development and implementation of the project and related processes.
• Monitor project progress and performance, resolve any problems as they arise.
• Review and decide whether to approve/reject change request from the project managers, considering the impact of the changes to the overall programme, consult with appropriate stakeholders if needed.
• Review quarterly project report and ensure all requirements are met.

Successful Candidates will need:

• Experience within industry, commerce, the public sector, or the higher education sector would be highly advantageous.
• Recognised methodologies such as Agile and prince 2
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in MS Project, excel and word.
• Ability to collate, organise, analyse, and use information to plan and deliver services and improvements.
• Experience of supporting and providing guidance plans for a large complex project.
• Interpersonal skills, including the management of behavioural change through negotiation, and influencing others.

Benefits:

• The chance to gain experience on a large-scale project within the public sector.
• Opportunity to help make a real change.
• Hybrid Working

If you feel you have the right experience for the position of Programme Manager, please apply with your relevant CV so that we can consider you for this unique opportunity.

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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