Programme Delivery Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Dependencies Across Programmes and Portfolios: Plan for and coordinate dependencies across diverse programmes, aligning team efforts and ensuring successful integration into larger portfolios.
• Risk, Budget, and People Management: Identify and mitigate risks, manage budgets, and lead teams effectively to navigate the complexities of digital transformation.
• Resource Allocation and Priority Balancing: Allocate people and resources according to shifting priorities, balancing programme objectives to achieve the best outcomes.
• Proficiency in Agile and Other Methodologies: Leverage in-depth knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and other methodologies to streamline delivery and foster team collaboration.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Navigate and communicate with complex stakeholder groups, managing competing priorities while ensuring clear, consistent updates.
• Point of Escalation for Programme Challenges: Act as the initial escalation point, providing solutions for high-level issues and ensuring programme continuity.
• Strategic Oversight and Vision Alignment: Maintain a “big picture” perspective, supporting the programme director in realizing their vision and objectives.
• Coaching and Supporting Delivery Managers: Provide mentorship to delivery managers, fostering a high-performance culture within programme teams.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Ability to manage complex dependencies, align resources, and keep programmes on track.
• Risk and Budget Management: Experience in identifying risks, managing budgets, and ensuring fiscal responsibility within public sector constraints.
• Agile Methodology Expertise: Proficiency in Agile and other methodologies, crucial for managing iterative development and optimizing team productivity.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders, balancing their needs and priorities effectively.
• Leadership and Team Coaching: Skilled in supporting and coaching team members, particularly delivery managers, to encourage professional growth and effective teamwork.
• Problem-Solving and Escalation Handling: Resilience and flexibility to handle escalated issues, quickly finding solutions to keep programmes on track.