Senior Delivery Manager

This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 3 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).

About Us:
Medway Council is committed to delivering exceptional services to our community. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our team and lead strategic programmes that drive sustainable change and improvement across the council.

The Role:

As a Senior Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in guiding organisational decision-making and influencing the development of long-term strategic plans, programmes and projects. You will be responsible for delivering scalable programmes that establish sustainable delivery flows during and beyond the programme lifetime. Your leadership will embed a programme management culture that enables change and delivery of strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Formulation: Guide and evaluate strategy development to ensure alignment with the organisational strategy and vision.
• Commercial Management: Define approaches for commercial management in programmes, integrating commercial considerations into decision-making processes.
• Communication: Hold complex discussions with stakeholders to create understanding of the need for change.
• Financial Management: Lead the development of complex benefit scenarios to ensure financial costs are understood and value is delivered.
• Support Models: Develop a programme management culture within the council for consistent and effective programme delivery.
• Process Improvement: Champion process review to ensure value delivery and build consensus across stakeholders.
• Programme Planning: Embed strategies that champion the importance of programme management for financial sustainability.
• Change Leadership: Deliver scalable programmes that establish sustainable change during and beyond the programme lifetime.
• Governance and Assurance: Champion governance and assurance mechanisms within programmes, challenging teams and stakeholders to meet standards.
• Continuous Self-Learning: Keep up to date with technical developments and take responsibility for your own professional development.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: A degree in a relevant subject such as business analysis, business administration, project management, or relevant experience in a programme management working environment. Evidence of starting or completing a relevant course at Level 7 or above is desirable.
• Knowledge: Understanding of organisational psychology, business issues, technology, and financial costs. Ability to explain complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience: Managing multi-disciplinary teams, leading complex discussions, contributing to policy and strategy development, and using specialist software and tools to manage programmes.
• Skills: Coaching and leading teams in Agile and Lean practices, communicating complex information, making high-risk decisions, and developing commercial and financial plans.

Why Join Us?
At Medway Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our community by leading programmes that drive positive change. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Apply Now:
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for programme management and a desire to lead change, we want to hear from you for this project. Apply now and help shape the future of Medway Council.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Kayleigh Nelson on kayleigh.nelson@medway.gov.uk

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

We are seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.

• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.

• For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

• Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.