• Lead the design and delivery of complex transformation programmes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives
• Develop and implement robust programme frameworks, governance, and reporting structures
• Manage the full programme life cycle, including business case development, planning, implementation and benefits realisation
• Apply structured methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Lean) to ensure effective delivery.
• Drive business design and process improvement, creating future-state operating models
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the organisation and with external partners
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and budgets to ensure successful outcomes
• Support and develop a high-performing Transformation function
• Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership, including Cabinet members and executives

• Experience delivering large-scale, high-risk change or transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of programme and project methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, Lean, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative solutions that improve services and drive efficiencies
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Strong leadership capability, including managing teams and resources effectively
• Experience in financial management, governance and performance reporting
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management) are desirable.
• Understanding of the challenges facing public sector transformation

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