Strategic Programme Lead

As the Strategic Programme Lead you will report into the Technology Solutions Director and you will establish, shape and lead the delivery of the largest and most complex strategic change programmes/change portfolios, all of which have significant impact across the organisation. All while ensuring alignment with BSI's strategic objectives and goals.
Responsibilities:

• Establish, shape and lead the delivery of large and complex change programmes.


• Work with the business divisions and functions to ensure sufficient resources with required skills and capabilities are available to deliver on the programmes.


• Ensure appropriate governance is established, Programme Steering Boards are effective, and blockers are efficiently removed.


• Manage expectations of the Sponsors/Business Owners and ensure required outcomes are achieved.


• Ensure all programme workstreams are clear about their responsibilities and held accountable for deliverables.


• Present options and ensuring appropriate trade-offs to reduce the delivery risks and increase confidence that programmes will be successful.


• Coach stakeholders to adopt the behaviors and tools that will allow them to succeed throughout the delivery lifecycle.


• Reviewing and reporting on implementation progress through oversight of outcomes and benefit tracking.


• Partner with Change Management teams to ensure the impacts on business functions are considered and understood and that all change is effectively communicated and transition support is in place.


• Establish effective delivery assurance to ensure objectives are being met and that any common themes are identifies and managed appropriately.


• Managing, coaching and developing direct reports.
  
  Extensive experience delivering large, complex programmes.


• Great track-record of successful delivery of programmes and outcomes.


• Demonstrable experience of complex stakeholder management (communication, negotiation and conflict resolution)


• Experience managing and coaching direct reports to improve performance.


• Project/Programme management qualifications (Prince2, MSP, AgilePM etc.)


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work across functions in a matrix organisation.
  
  Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You'll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days' annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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Now we're taking on society's biggest challenges. We're developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we're defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.
We're focused on our future - and we're looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you'll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You'll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives - and you'll take pride in what you do.
We're looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.
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