Job Title: Technical Programme Manager

Salary: circa £60,000 per annum

Hours per week: 35 (flexible options considered in line with business needs)

Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.

Closing date: 13 September 2024

About the roleIn this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our business transformation, driving the success of high-profile initiatives that will shape the future of our organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Technology & Transformation, you’ll lead the charge in defining and executing top-tier project delivery services across our corporate portfolios.

This role will lead in defining and delivering a top-tier project delivery service for business initiatives. To achieve this, you will manage and oversee the portfolios consisting of multiple projects through the complete project lifecycle. The role will include overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of your own projects, whilst also mentoring and supporting the Project Management Business Partners, Business Analyst and Contracts team.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational requirements for Project Delivery, ensuring seamless integration across all IOSH directorates. You’ll have the reins on project management functions, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and change management, ensuring that every project you touch delivers.

What you'll bring

We’re looking for a seasoned leader with a proven track record in project delivery to help guide your team to success. You’ll bring your expertise as an experienced line manager, ready to lead a team of four direct reports. Your deep understanding of information technology and its transformative impact on business processes will be key to your success. Whether you’re a master of Project and Programme Management frameworks like Waterfall and Agile or eager to expand your knowledge, you’ll excel in this role.

With a strong grasp of project management principles, including planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, you are either experienced in these frameworks or eager to learn. Your solid financial management skills encompass budgeting and project accounting, and you have a proven ability to lead, train, and manage teams of project managers and business analysts. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills are complemented by experience in writing clear reports and business cases.

With a track record of successful project delivery and a knack for managing change, you’ll be the driving force behind our ability to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations. If you’re ready to lead with passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, then please apply today.

Essential criteria

• In depth understanding of information technology, how it impacts business process and helps solve business issues.
• Knowledge and experience of Project and Programme Management principles and/or frameworks (Waterfall, Agile)
• Good understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful project management including knowledge of programme and project management methods and techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes or is an experience business leader willing to adapt and learn those principles and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial management and including project accounting tools and methods of budgeting.
• Ability to train, supervise and manage PMBPs and business analysts to work effectively with all stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write management reports and sound business cases in a clear logical and concise way.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to conduct presentations comfortably to large groups and to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
• Experience of implementing and using project management tools, processes, methods and standards.
• Track record of successful delivery of projects, including benefits realisation.
• Proven project management experience or business owner of change experience
• Proven experience in providing service to internal and/or external stakeholders to achieve successful business outcomes and successful management of change.
• A recognised Association for Project Management (APM) qualification.

What's in it for you?

We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.

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How to apply
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.