Corporate Programme Manager (Contract)

Job Title: Corporate Programme Manager

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: £58,215 - £63,564 per annum

Job Type: Full time - Fixed Contract (This is a full-time, one-year role with hybrid working)

Closing date: 14th April 2024

Interview dates: TBC

About Us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council - a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

The Role:

• Reporting to the Service Lead - Corporate Projects, this is a critical role in driving and leading an exciting portfolio of transformational and operational corporate projects, supported by a team of Project Managers and a Project Support Officer
• Key to success is supporting project owners and stakeholders in ensuring all projects are well managed and deliver the outcomes and objectives set by the RBWM Corporate Transformation Board, escalating issues and addressing any resourcing impacts
• The successful candidate will also ensure excellent governance, compliance and reporting is adhered to at all stages of implementation, using agreed toolkits and processes

Your role will involve:

• Managing and monitoring the overall day to day programme delivery, including tracking of programme scope and benefits, including project budgets, resource requirements, programme level risks, issues and interdependencies
• Ensuring that the governance, protocols and project toolkits have been set up to ensure successful implementation and delivery of objectives
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management/partnership skills e.g. Chief Executive, Directors, elected members and partners, ensuring that clear and open communications are maintained
• Producing and presenting monitoring and progress reports for the Corporate Transformation Board and Overview and Scrutiny Committees
• Effectively managing Project Managers and a Project Support Officer within a matrix management structure

What we are looking for:

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are an experienced Programme Manager, with evidence of successful delivery of significant and complex projects including the identification, recording and tracking of expected benefits from the project during the project lifecycle
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and to express views clearly, both verbally and in writing, to prepare clear and concise reports and briefing notes for presentation to project groups, at programme level, to senior managers, Directors, contractors, partners, Corporate Transformation Board and elected members
• Are able to analyse and evaluate complex information from a range of sources in order to form judgements and make decisions
• Can lead a team, including the ability to provide support, advice and assistance on Project and Programme Management methodologies. Including experience of matrix managing staff

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase more
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision
• Free employee parking close to the offices in Maidenhead
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

This Job description is not exhaustive but outlines the main requirements.

Please click on the APPLY button to apply on the site for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Support Officer, Project Manager, Corporate Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Support Coordinator, Projects Officer, will also be considered for this role.