Lead the end-to-end delivery of the IRIS NextGen programme, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within agreed funding
Ensure programme planning, dependencies, risks, issues and change activities align to best practice
Work closely with councils, clients, product management and governance groups to maintain alignment and momentum
Coordinate multiple concurrent council implementations with minimal tolerance for slippage
Embed robust programme and change management disciplines across the lifecycle
Provide clear, timely and professional reporting to senior stakeholders and programme governance groups

Proven experience leading complex digital or enterprise software programmes;
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and SaaS implementations;
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups;
Confidence managing delivery environments with little slack in timelines;
A strategic, future focused mindset paired with hands on delivery discipline;
Excellent communication skills and professional credibility at senior levels;
Experience working with councils, shared services, or collaborative sector programmes will be highly regarded.

Fully flexible location (work from home, with council offices available as required)

Programme Manager

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