FILLED: (ref #DB6064) Programme Manager, Business Transformation Programme

Summary

Our client, a leading magic circle law firm, is currently embarking upon a series of complex change and transformation programmes across all the functional and geographical areas of its organisation.

They require an successful Programme Manager with experience of delivering change in cross-cultural / regional environments to join its Global Programme Group, set up to deliver these transformation programmes.

Deadline:

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for responses and CV submissions is 5 pm on Thursday 18th November. Responses received after this time may be considered but will not be included on the initial client shortlist.

PLEASE NOTE: Although ideally the client is looking for a permanent candidate to fill this role, they are also willing to consider interim applications as this is an immediate requirement.

Role and Responsibilities:

Working as a member within the Global Programme Group, you will be responsible for delivering projects and programmes within one or more functions within the organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

* Working with the Head of Function and internal departments as a business advisor and portfolio manager to create a roadmap of future programmes to deliver the changes required

* Being the primary contact for the Head of Function for the initiation and delivery of programmes/projects within the business area

* Managing programmes and directing project managers, ensuring quality and consistency of delivery, instilling project management disciplines, resource planning, project and programme reporting, robust business planning and benefits realisation / tracking, post implementation reviews

* Programme reporting / senior stakeholder management within the business and into the Global Programme Group;

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory experience:
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:

* 10-15 years project and programme management experience

* Multiple experiences of delivering complex change (as opposed to IT-led) programmes in regional / global environments

* Top tier consulting background

* Degree educated with qualifications in a recognized PM methodology (e.g. MSP, PMI, PMBOK, Prince)

Desirable experience:

* Experience of delivering change in professional services or partnerships

* Off-shoring / outsourcing

* Leading change programmes which incorporate continuous improvement techniques (e.g.
lean / six sigma)

Logistics

Salary: Up to £110,000 PA + Bonus + Benefits

Interim Applications - please start target rate.

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Start Date: Immediate