Programme Manager
Interim Programme and Change Manager (Transformation)Rate: £500 per day (inside IR35)Contract Type: Initial 6-month contractLocation: Birmingham (hybrid working)Are you an experienced Programme or Change professional looking to make a meaningful impact at scale? Join Birmingham City Council at a pivotal time of transformation, where you will play a key role in shaping and delivering programmes that improve services and outcomes for our citizens.About the RoleAs a Programme & Change Manager, you will lead and deliver complex transformation programmes that support the Council's strategic priorities. Working within the Transformation function, you will design, implement and embed sustainable change, ensuring measurable improvements in service delivery, efficiency and customer experience. You will operate at the heart of the organisation, working closely with senior leaders, stakeholders and partners to drive forward impactful change.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of complex transformation programmes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectivesDevelop and implement robust programme frameworks, governance, and reporting structuresManage the full programme life cycle, including business case development, planning, implementation and benefits realisationApply structured methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Lean) to ensure effective delivery.Drive business design and process improvement, creating future-state operating modelsBuild strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the organisation and with external partnersManage risks, issues, dependencies and budgets to ensure successful outcomesSupport and develop a high-performing Transformation functionProvide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership, including Cabinet members and executivesEssential Skills & ExperienceExperience delivering large-scale, high-risk change or transformation programmesStrong understanding of programme and project methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, Lean, or similar)Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative solutions that improve services and drive efficienciesExcellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levelsStrong leadership capability, including managing teams and resources effectivelyExperience in financial management, governance and performance reportingAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressureExcellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiencesRelevant professional qualifications (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management) are desirable.Understanding of the challenges facing public sector transformationWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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