Programme Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced Programme Manager looking for an exciting new roleAs a leading Housing Association, Sovereign is committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. Were led by our values and driven by a strong social purpose, placing our residents at the heart ofeverything we do.Weve got a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Programme Managerto join our Transformation delivery team. In this newly created role, youll be working at the forefront of significant strategic and transformational business changeprojects.Based from our head office in Basingstoke, we offer flexible hybrid-working that combines office-based and remote working to support a positive work / life balance.What youll be doingReporting into our Head of Change Delivery, youll be accountable for the scoping, delivery and governance of large, complex Business Change programmes and portfolios, managing dependencies of varying complexity. You will oversee the delivery of the sponsorsvision for the programme or portfolio, delivering outcomes that provide sustainable organisational growth, measurable business benefits and clear alignment to our business goals and strategies.Responsibilities include:

• Formulating, planning and monitoring the delivery of an inter-connected programme or portfolio, made up of large, complex business process and technology changes.
• Building, leading and managing cross functional programme and portfolio teams; ensuring clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities within the team are established and delivered
• Identification and forecasting of resources required to deliver the programme, ongoing demand and transition
• Managing the overall relationship with the programme and portfolio sponsor, as well as other stakeholder groups, ensuring that Stakeholder management and communication strategies and plans are created and delivered
• Being accountable for identifying and escalating programme/portfolio risks, issues and dependencies, as well as proposing solutions/mitigations to minimise risks and overcome identified issues
• Developing the benefit management strategy on behalf on the Sponsor and relevant stakeholders from the affected business areas, as well as developing the benefits realisation plan in consultation with Finance leads
• Line management of Project Managers within the programme or portfolio, including assurance of outputs and management of performance and development

What we need from youYou should have demonstrable experience in a similar role, workingas a Programme Manager within a business change environment. Were also looking for:

• A track record in Stakeholder management, with evidence of strong project and programme management experience
• Experience of Transformation Programmes and Change delivery
• Strong knowledge and experience of Benefit Management and Cost Benefit Modelling
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to form effective relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience of leading, coaching and developing team members to create a high performing team
• A qualification in Project or Programme management would be beneficial but is not essential

What youll receive from us

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - were committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

There may be some travel between sites when required to deliver workshops or attend meetings so you should have access to transport and be happy to travel.Its an exciting time to be joining Sovereign as we journey through our transformation programme and work towards our Corporate Plan ambitions. If youre looking for a fresh opportunity, then wed love to hear from you!