Program Manager

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh / Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Programme Manager for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £600/day (Inside IR35). This role will be remote working. Responsibilities: - Programme Brief and Programme Mandate - Defined Vision, Outcomes and Benefits Profiles - Implement Programme Governance (programme board, roles, decision rights) and clear explanation of dependencies with projects/programmes in the 6 service areas - Programme Blueprint - Tranche structure and high-level Programme Plan - Stakeholder map and Engagement & Communications Strategy - Risk, assumptions, issue, dependency and assurance approach aligned to department standards - Procurement strategy linking programme delivery approach to the proposed contract structure - Work at pace, engage senior stakeholders, integrate with procurement and assurance functions, and produce clear, decision‑ready artefacts enabling successful transition into formal procurement and subsequent delivery.

Essential Skills: - Evidence of long term (multi-year) management of broad scope, high value, complex digital programmes - Responsibility for delivery of multiple sub-projects within the programme that are outcome based - Management of Programme level budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies. - Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on programme-related activities. Ensures effective governance arrangements, reporting, communication and customer engagement are in place. - Ensures that programmes are managed to realise agreed business benefits within agreed timescales. - Plans, directs and co-ordinates activities to manage and implement programmes from initiation to final transition into BAU - Management and responsibility for programme level budgets - MSP or equivalent - Strong communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills - Evidence of engagement with senior stakeholders - Influencing, negotiating and mediation skills If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.