FILLED: INTERIM [ref#DB6053] Programme Assurance Lead

Summary:

Following a recent corporate acquisition, our client is embarking upon a back office transformation programme covering its IT, Operations Finance and HR functions.
As as result they are seeking an experienced Programme Assurance Lead to define implement and operate a programme assurance process for its portfolio of separation and transformation initiatives. The role also incorporates the maintenance of the PM Process Asset library.

Deadline for responses:

5 pm Wednesday 11th August. Responses received after this deadline will miss the initial shortlist provided to the client and will only be considered if further candidates are requested.

Role and Responsibilities:
Working within the central PMO and reporting to the Programme Portfolio Manager, the candidate will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

- Define, implement and maintain the Programme Assurance framework
- Instill disciplines throughout the programme in:
- quality (delivery against spec, documentation compliance),
- governance (quality and accuracy of reporting, cost compliance)
- project planning (work planning integrity and completeness, RAID logs, resource
planning, milestone identification)
- Coach project managers on PM methodology and process assets
- Own the PM Process Asset libary (the source of PM process documentation and templates).
- Apply configuration management on process assets, ensuring appropriate change control processes are applied for any amendments proposed following initial sign off .

Mandatory skills / experience:

The ideal candidate for this role will combine solid experience of best practice
project management, gained in a complex, fast-moving commercial environment, with
a strong delivery focus and excellent communication / presentation skills at all
levels within the business.

Please ensure that your application makes full reference to the following mandatory
criteria:
- 10 years + experience in a project / programme / PMO management role
- Experience in sucessfully delivering programme assurance roles in complex commercial programmes with a commitment to instilling best practice
- Trained in formal project methodologies (e.g. PMI, PMP, Princes 2) and tools
(e.g. MS Project)
- Excellent communicator with ability to build rapport / credibility with project
managers and senior stakeholders
- Degree qualified

Logistics:

Rate: Up to £650 per day depending upon experience

Location: Gatwick

Duration: 6 months +

Start: ASAP