Programme Manager

Programme Manager
Leicester – 3 days per week

Experienced Programme Manager needed for a leading company in central Leicester to be responsible for overseeing and managing the portfolio of projects.
You will be responsible for IT projects across the business and technology team, ranging from small individual projects to large programmes of work.

* Develop detailed programme plans, define scope, set objectives, and establish timelines.
* Ensure that programme and project goals are aligned with organisational strategies and objectives.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive programme and project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget management, risk assessments, and communication plans.
* Manage the programme portfolio, to ensure all projects are delivered to time, cost, quality.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, project managers, and external partners.
* Resource allocation
* Risk Management
* Organise and run programme steerco and project meetings, internally and with investors.
* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure programme success.
* Support Business/ Domain Leads in their formulation of business cases, provision of requirements analysis, initial risk assessment, budgetary and resourcing needs.
* Lead and guide project managers and team members, putting in place procedures and best practices as the team grows
Your background
* Proven experience as a Programme Manager with a successful track record of delivering complex and challenging business and technology projects.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, highly motivated with the ability to inspire teams and meet ambitious targets.
* Proficiency in project management tools and software.
* Qualified and experience with Prince2, MSP / Agile Project Management and other relevant project management frameworks, tools and techniques, with a good understanding of ITIL, Agile
* A consultancy background would be beneficial