Director of Programmes and Projects

About Our Client My client is a scaling Telecoms company dedicated to driving change across the local area and beyond. Job Description Responsibilities Overseeing the overall management and performance of the entire business project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Providing the leadership and strategic direction on organisational change initiatives to enhance project delivery capabilities. Articulate and able to command the attention and respect of investors, customers, business partners and company executives. Contributing at leadership level, engaging, liaising and providing support to all stakeholders. Contributing with fresh ideas on strategy, business planning, and service delivery that will challenge normal practice. Conversant with contract management and contracts and have good negotiation skills. Building and sustaining an integrated, multi-cultural, cooperative and high performance team that anticipates and responds to the needs of the organisation and key stakeholders. Continuous improvement in the methods of working and best practice and alignment with FFL ethos. Accountable for attracting and retention; managing resource allocation; the mentoring and development of the talent in house and potential future leaders. Implementing strategies for service delivery, capturing learning to promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice. Establishing and implementing project management processes and methodologies to ensure best practices, tools and processes. The Successful Applicant Skills Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling. Risk Management and Mitigation. Resource Allocation and Management. Cost Estimation and Control. Quality Management Systems. Contract Negotiation and Management. Business Process Improvement. Various project methodologies e.g. MSP, Agile and Waterfall Methodologies etc. Change Management. Project Management Software Proficiency. Qualifications/Accreditations Project Management Knowledge: A solid foundation in project management principles, either through a degree or through certifications like PMP or PRINCE2. Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and strategy MBA or similar business-focused qualification. A background in major programme/project delivery e.g. rail, nuclear, aerospace, construction etc. Experience of telecoms industry would be beneficial. What's on Offer 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday. Flexible and hybrid working. Generous pension - employer 6%, employee 3%. Discretionary bonus. Medical cash plan. Life assurance. Shut down over Christmas.

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