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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Southeast England, are looking for an experienced Technical Programme Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their LGR IT and Data Theme operations.       

Position: Technical Programme Manager
Rate: £700 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (March 2027) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose:

• To plan, coordinate and deliver the Tech Fundamentals workstream, comprising a number of complex and interdependent technical projects required to support organisational readiness for Vesting Day. The role applies robust programme management and governance disciplines to manage delivery, dependencies and risks, and coordinates technical requirements arising from across the wider programme to ensure alignment with agreed milestones.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning and delivery of the Tech Fundamentals workstream, maintaining integrated programme plans and coordinating activity across multiple technical projects.
• Apply programme governance controls including risk, issue, dependency and action management, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and escalated appropriately.
• Identify and manage risks that could impact delivery of technical foundations required for Vesting Day, escalating concerns to protect safe and legal Day One service provision.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification. 
• Proven experience delivering complex programmes or workstreams with multiple dependencies.
• Strong programme management capabilities, including planning, governance and risk management.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.  

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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