Programme Manager - 6 month FTC

Join Our Team as a Programme Manager!

NCP is looking for a strong and experienced Programme Manager who has the ability to get to grips with a fast moving programme of work, be able to decipher what should and should not be worked on, and in what order and be able to put a structure in place to help us work as effectively and in the most value add way as possible.

This role is initially a six-month fixed term contract but dependent on the impact of the individual, there is scope to extend / make permanent.

What You'll Be Doing:

• You will identify all projects that are currently in flight and create a method to capture, report, visualise and summarise progress in a regular, easy to digest way
• You will show how projects are tracking against their plan, highlighting where milestones are not being met or are missing altogether
• You will highlight who is working on each project, identifying resource pinch points / constraints
• You will show the benefits of each project or highlight where there is no benefits case at all
• You will help the business identify whether projects are truly aligned to strategic objectives and whether any projects have dependencies on each other
• You will help the Executive Committee prioritise all projects, recommending which projects can be accelerated and who could be stopped where relevant.
• At the monthly Executive Committee forum, you will facilitate a review of all projects in a structured way, updating on progress, holding sponsors / owners to account and unblocking blockers where relevant.

Requirements:

This role will have oversight of all projects across the entire business, including but not limited to, Technology, Operations, Commercial, Legal and Marketing, as such, the Progamme Manager needs to:

• Be able to build strong and trusting relationships with those driving projects forward
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, to work with a broad range of colleagues and skill sets and be able to present clearly and concisely to Executive Committee level
• Have the confidence to recommend changes in priorities, which could result in stopping some projects
• You will be fluent in Programme Management techniques and methodologies and be able to help the business understand them and work to them
• You are energetic, relentless and do not take no for an answer, in a positive constructive manor
• You work with your colleagues in a way that gets the best of out them and you communicate simply but effectively
• You have a passion for identifying and unlocking value
• Whilst not a mandatory requirement, it would beneficial if the candidate had a recognised Programme Management accreditation, such as P3O (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices) certifications and / or the PMI-PMOCP (Project Management Institute's Project Management Office Certified Professional).
  

This role will cover the breadth of projects currently in flight at NCP. NCP is a commercially driven business, which puts customers and colleagues at the heart of all that we do. The successful candidate should have previous experience of working at similar businesses:

• As a Project Manager, so you understand the complexities and challenges of leading and contributing to projects
• And then as a Programme Manager for at least three years, where you have had to build a PMO style environment that wider business stakeholders have adopted and Senior Leadership have valued

What We Offer:

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members. Join us, and enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: Your hard work deserves fair compensation.
• Birthday Bonus: Take an extra day off to celebrate your special day.
• Reward & Recognition Program: Your efforts won't go unnoticed.
• Free or Discounted Parking: Your car deserves a good spot too!
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Get up to £1000 towards a new bike.
• Company Pension: Plan for your future with us.
• Death in Service Benefit: Providing peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

Ready to be a crucial part of our team? Apply now and let's create memorable parking experiences together!