Programme Manager

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We're currently looking for a Programme Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This position offers hybrid working and can be based anywhere in the UK, with the occasional requirement to work from our Glasgow or London office.

The Programme Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of diverse and dynamic set of projects / products within the Transformation Delivery portfolio.

This programme manager will support the head of portfolio delivery and Transformation director to implement a product team environment and a culture of continuous improvement. Experience of both setting up product teams and continuous improvement cultures is preferable.

This is a key role in enabling ACCA's digital transformation journey.

The Job

On a day-to-day basis, you'll be involved in the following:

Planning and designing programmes and product teams and proactively monitoring their progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
Initiating and providing guidance & expertise to setting up of product teams
Defining the programme's/product teams governance arrangements
Managing the programmes or product teams budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programmes progress
Ensuring the delivery of new products or services is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the programme plan and programme governance arrangements
Ensuring there is allocation of common resources and skills within the programmes and product teams
Managing third party contributions to the programme / product team and communications with all stakeholders
Reporting the progress of the programme and projects at regular intervals to Business Sponsors and stakeholders, Portfolio Delivery Manager and the PMO Manager

The Person

We're looking for someone who has:

Extensive experience of leading large multi-stream programmes / product teams in complex, multiple stakeholders, matrix managed technology environments
Significant demonstrable experience of setting up and operationalising product teams.
Experienced delivering projects/products in an outsourced environment, liaising with multiple business units, conflicting priorities and projects (both internal and external service providers and suppliers) at the same time
The ability to work with and challenge our stakeholders to take business goals and translate to a set of deliverable activities
Knowledge and expertise of shaping programmes and product teams utilising a variety of delivery frameworks, methodologies and tools
Strong influencing skills and ability to communicate complex technologies and processes in a clear and coherent way
The ability to prioritise resources to ensure successful completion of projects to budget and timescale
The ability to motivate and lead teams in changing business environments
Enthusiasm and passion with a hands-on approach to working collaboratively across our business, IT, Transformation teams
Excellent communication and expert presentation skills both verbally and through appropriate production of communication pack, to deliver updates in an engaging and simplistic manner.

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

For more information on ACCA, your journey as a candidate and the benefits of working with ACCA please visit our Work for Us page here