Programme Manager

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Join Our Client's Journey to a Zero Carbon Future as a Programme Manager!

Are you ready to lead transformative projects in the utilities industry? Our client, committed to enabling a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future, is on the lookout for a dynamic Programme Manager for a temporary 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the energy landscape while working with a talented team dedicated to becoming carbon negative by 2030!

Role: Programme Manager

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Selby (Hybrid)

Rate: Competitive

What You'll Do:
As a Programme Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering a complex programme of projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Programme Delivery: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to define project methodologies and delivery processes.
• Matrix Management: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring effective resource allocation and overcoming blockers swiftly.
• Budget Oversight: Manage programme budgets, ensuring all projects adhere to financial protocols.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and issues, implementing contingency plans to keep projects on track.
• Communication: Provide clear, concise updates on progress and challenges to stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.
• Governance Management: Facilitate governance forums and ensure all projects follow the stage gate process with the necessary documentation.

Key Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Proven experience in delivering programmes or multiple projects within the utilities industry or similar environments.
• A solid grasp of project management processes, organisational change management, and business process improvement.
• Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using MS Project for planning and tracking project deliverables.
• Relevant qualifications (APM/PMI/Prince II) are essential.

What's In It for You?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in driving projects that contribute to a sustainable future.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team that values your input and expertise.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a complex and demanding sector, enhancing your project management skills.

Special Features:
This role may involve occasional travel to other sites for face-to-face workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.

Success Measures:
Your success will be measured by your ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, deliver projects aligned with business priorities, manage budgets effectively, and lead your team to success.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about driving change and leading impactful projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that's shaping the future of energy. Your journey towards a rewarding career in a sustainable environment begins here!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.