Programme Office Manager

Overview

Manage programme office operations, controls, assurance, MI, and demand planning for Project Reach.

Key Responsibilities

• earned value
• change control
• demand management
• risk assessment
• governance
• reporting

Tasks

-To play an active role in driving and delivering a continuous improvement programme across the project delivery -To carry out delivery assurance reviews on behalf of the Project Director, reporting on key findings and recommendations to that individual and to senior management, and proactively following up on compliance to the recommendations. -To manage demand management processes for the GBS Delivery organisation: -To run an objective, robust health check and governance and assurance process for project estimates, plans, risks, scope, and contract, as part of the Delivery Lifecycle model and investment process. -To manage communications between the delivery community. -To run and enforce an objective, robust change control process for changes to baseline programme and project artefacts. [25%] -To provide subject matter expertise in Earned Value Reporting, Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment, and GBS delivery methodologies, to the project management community. -To source project demand and resource supply data and run standard processes to identify and analyse capacity variance. -To run regular Issue and Risk Reviews and Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessments for programmes and projects, and periodic reviews of programme and project performance data and key deliverables, identifying issues and escalating to the project managers and Lead Programme Office Manager for immediate resolution. -To produce and publish a plan each period. -To provide analysis and provision of objective management information, including the production of the periodic Executive Review Pack, Delivery Portfolio Reports, and supplier performance Reports.

Requirements

• prince2
• earned value
• oracle projects
• excel
• project controls
• schedule risk

What You Bring

-Formal programme/project/project office qualification (e.g. MSP, Prince 2, ISEB Advanced Certificate in PPSO). -Demonstrable experience to deliver quality work in a timely and cost effective manner. -Demonstrable expertise in project controls, including Earned Value Reporting. -Competent understanding of common contract management frameworks. -Competent user of Microsoft Office Excel and Powerpoint. -Experience in working in a Programme Office function. -Strong English business writing skills. -Experience in managing and/or supporting IT enabled business change programmes. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills at the senior management level. -Experience in managing suppliers in an outsourced environment. -Demonstrable expertise in the creation and validation of IT work and cost estimates and plans. -Competent user of Oracle Projects and Microsoft Office Project. -Demonstrable experience in IT delivery and assurance for programmes and projects from £1m-£5m. -Demonstrable expertise in Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment.

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About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

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