Programme Director Hemel Hempstead, England
Job description
Are you passionate about delivering transformation?
We have an opportunity to join our growing strategic sales team, as a Program Director. In this role, you will take accountability for the successful delivery of projects of very high complexity/risk programmes, by directing, leading, and driving the programme delivery. The Program Director is a key role in growing Sopra Steria, through shaping and winning large scale sales opportunities and then delivering the transformation programmes. This position will provide you with an integral role to the continued growth and success of Sopra Steria business.
Hybrid Variable, with a base location of either our Hemel or London offices. Some travel will be required.
What you will be doing:
- Establishing a coherent and optimal programme team and programme governance structure, engaging the customer and subcontractors at leadership and executive (C) levels to promote and influence a collaborative programme delivery culture.
- Coaching, guiding and directing project managers and project teams, to ensure that effective project controls and project management best practice are established and maintained for all work-streams and projects within the programme span of control, and that all projects and work-streams conform with the Sopra Steria Programme and Project Management Policy.
- Leading by example, being visible and accessible, and setting the tone and pace for the programme by clearly communicating programme goals and success criteria, clearly specifying required outcomes and establishing priorities.
- Facilitating and promoting the effective engagement of customer, subcontractor, third party and Sopra Steria stakeholders throughout the programme delivery, verifying that positive, enduring relationships are being developed and nurtured.
- Ensuring that a clear understanding of each work stream and projects’ progress, plans, risk and status are regularly, clearly and accurately reported, remediating conflicts and exceptions whenever necessary.
What you’ll bring:
- In depth professional experience, with a combination of operational and technology transformation
- Demonstrable Programme Management competence required for the role, including a robust knowledge of key issues, challenges and opportunities in process excellence, with knowledge in either Lean Six Sigma, Agile or Prince 2.
- Strong project and programme management skills with the including the ability to translate strategies into clear programmes and projects for delivery
- Highly customer focused with strong communication style and commercial acumenIf you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hemel Hempstead or London
Security Clearance Level: SC
Internal Recruiter: Amy
Salary: Up to £125k pa, depending on experience
Benefits: 10% Bonus, £7,800 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (family), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?
Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.
Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions.
Together we are building a better future by delivering real and lasting value.
We are just at the start of what we can achieve together. Come and join us!
