Programme Manager

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Programme Manager, based at SFRS Headquarters, Cambuslang on a permanent basis.

 

This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, or flexible working basis would be considered.

 

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading and managing the setting up and delivery of a complex, multi-project, programme from inception through to delivery of the new capabilities and into realisation of benefits.

 

The Programme Manager is responsible for defining the end-state or blueprint which provides a model for the organisation (within scope of the programme), its working practices and processes, the information it requires and the technology that will be needed to deliver the capabilities aligned with the strategic vision and organisational outcomes it will support.

 

They have primary responsibility for successful delivery of the new capabilities as well as the day-to-day management of the programme itself. They are also responsible for ensuring that the programme, and its constituent change initiatives, follows organisational governance and assurance methods, policies and standard practice. They must ensure that the capabilities, align with organisational/strategic roadmaps for change and deliver the benefits that are intended as set out in the business case for the programme.

MAIN RESPONISIBILITIES 

• Day-to-day management of the programme, including taking the programme forward from appointment, supervising and closing the programme.
• Being the day-to-day agent on behalf of the SRO, for successful delivery of the new capability.
• Planning and designing the programme and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective actions as appropriate.
• Defining and implementing the governance framework in line with organisational governance frameworks, methods and tools.
• Effective coordination of the projects and their inter-dependencies.
• Managing and resolving any risks and or issues.
• Maintaining overall integrity and coherence of the programme, developing and maintaining the programme environment to support each individual project within it.
• Ensuring that solutions and new capabilities are aligned with the organisational roadmap and target architectures.
• Maintaining the programmes budget, monitoring the expenditures and costs against benefits that are realised as the programme progresses.
• Ensuring that the facilitation of resource management is seamless and aligned with the portfolio Office strategy and approach.
• Ensuring that the delivery of new products and services from the projects meets programme requirements and is to the appropriate quality, on time and within budget.
• Ensuring maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources and skills within the programme.
• Managing third-party contributions to the programme.
• Engage with Business Change Managers to design and deliver new capabilities to meet the needs of the organisation and deliver benefits that support the outcomes.
• Managing the communication with stakeholders and business users.
• Initiating interventions whenever gaps in the programme are identified.
• Reporting progress of the programme at regular intervals with the SRO.
• Ensure that financial best value is delivered and that appropriate benefits and efficiencies are identified and delivered as part of the programme, in line with the organisational strategy.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following experience:  

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience 
• Formal programme management qualification such as Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience of programme management gained through managing large and complex, cross organisational programmes of work
• Self-motivated with proven ability to lead, engage and motivate others
• High level communication and advanced interpersonal skills 

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience of working in a public-sector organisation
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Experience of liaising successfully with system providers
• Driving licence or ability to travel as required
• Good knowledge of the frameworks for project and continuous improvement methods such as LEAN, PRINCE2 and AGILE.

In addition to the agreed salary, a market allowance is applicable to this post for suitably experienced candidates.  Taking account of this market allowance, the potential combined maximum remuneration for this post is £81,558 The salary range for this role is SFRS Grade 10 £64,693 - £67,965 per annum, and where applicable a market allowance of £13,593 per annum will also be included.

 

The market allowance is an additional payment agreed to be paid for an initial two-year period.  This allowance is subject to review and may be varied or removed where market pressures change or no longer exist. SFRS Market Allowance Policy outlines the specific criteria relating to the application of market allowance payments and the conditions associated with this. The market allowance will be payable where the appointee is able to demonstrate they are suitably competent, experienced and qualified to undertake the full aspects of the role.

 

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the Recruitment information pack.  

 

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated. 

 

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland. 

 

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack. 

 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.  

 

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk. 

 

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.