Program Manager

As a PROGRAM MANAGER you will be responsible for managing Senior Project Managers and Project Managers for the successful implementation of a pre-set ICT Program of Work within the Program and Project Management Unit for the Information Technology Branch. The projects are run under PRINCE2 governance and processes, with particular focus on benefits management and realisation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan, direct, lead and coordinate activities to manage, implement and deliver the pre-set program and interrelated pre-set program and interrelated projects from concept/ideas submission to final operationalisation.
- Engage stakeholders gaining commitment to governance and project outcomes.
- Develop and drive practical execution of change management and communications strategies and plans.
- Plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities relating to the program within providing transparent reporting to key stakeholders including financial and status reporting.
- Build business cases and justifications to ensure program and project funding is secured and aligned to activities and outcomes.
- Plan for benefits management and realisation.

YOUR SKILLS

- Demonstrated experience at senior management level leading and managing the successful implementation of a pre-set ICT Program of Work from concept/ideas submission to final operationalisation in a PRINCE2 environment, incorporating benefits realisation, governance, risk and change considerations.
- Ability to engage stakeholders utilising highly developed communication skills to gain commitment to governance and project outcomes.
- Proven experience in providing clear direction and strong leadership to a multi-disciplined team in a complex environment including providing learning and career opportunities.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational, problem solving, risk management and benefits realisation abilities.
- Demonstrated experience with planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting on activities; and undertaking administrative activities relating to the program providing transparent reporting to key stakeholders including financial and status reporting.
- Certification in a Project Management methodology, preferably Prince2 will be highly regarded.

Interested candidates please apply now. Please quote reference no. 19854.