LGR Programme Manager

We're looking for an LGR Programme Manager for a leading Government Administration organisation, based in Surrey (remote/hybrid), on an initial 9 month contract basis, paying up to £500 per day inside IR35.

This is a hybrid role with some remote working available and attendance in Surrey as required.

The successful LGR Programme Manager will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of service systems transition activity within an assigned theme as part of a Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme. You'll coordinate service leads, SMEs, business analysts, technical specialists and suppliers to assess, prioritise and transition systems in a controlled way, ready for Vesting Day. You'll own the plans, governance and reporting for your area, driving progress against milestones and resolving issues and blockers.

You will need proven experience in the following:

Leading complex, high-profile transformation or transition programmes across multiple stakeholder groups
Coordinating matrix teams of service reps, SMEs, business analysts and suppliers without direct line management
Building and maintaining transition roadmaps, delivery schedules and milestone tracking
RAID and dependency management, including escalation of risks, issues and blockers
Producing governance papers, assurance packs and progress reports for boards and programme forums
Working at pace, managing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity

You'll also need practical exposure to:

Systems readiness assessments and implementation planning
Stakeholder engagement and communication planning
Supporting financial management of transition activity, including cost identification and monitoring

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) experience would be a strong advantage. A recognised programme or project management qualification (such as MSP or PRINCE2) is highly desirable.

Interested?

Please apply below.

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