Interim Programme Manager

Description

Are you a Programme Manager looking for a new challenge within the Scottish Public Sector?

ASA Recruitment are working with a large scale educational body to source an experienced and highly capable Programme Manager, based in Scotland’s Central belt

The Role:

• Manage ongoing projects and programmes towards innovative outcomes of nationwide significance. This includes co-ordinating 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 fulfilled

Successful candidates for Programme manager post will need:

• Substantial project management experience, with an established record within a relevant research and innovation or maritime environment. Experience within industry, commerce, the public sector or the higher education sector would be highly advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. With the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to others.
• Experience of relationship building across a range of stakeholders
• Programme and portfolio management experience
• Interpersonal skills, including the management of behavioural change through negotiation, and influencing others.

Return, you’ll get:

• To chance work in a role that puts an emphasis on self-learning and team work
• A competitive salary, based fairly on individual experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right Candidate to make a head start in the public sector, if you feel that’s you; then apply online today with your current CV and we’ll be in touch directly.

This is an interim position that falls inside of IR35

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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