Deputy Director for Programme Management Office

This role represents a rare opportunity to deliver a workplace that will be driven by the needs of the business, supports the wellbeing of our colleagues and will enable more flexible, effective and efficient services for customers whilst also making the best use of taxpayers money. This role will provide expert guidance, support and insight to senior strand leaders and will the source of programme information and metrics, ensuring this is translated to meet the needs of stakeholdersRole Responsibilities: Lead on the shaping of the organisational and programme strategy; leading and investing in people; and creating a high performing culture to deliver benefits to customers, the department and wider government Lead programme governance, planning, reporting and controls. This includes leading PMO (Programme Management Office) function including reporting and oversight across the programme core and delivery teamsLead Programme Assurance and lead the implementation of a multiple lines of defence modelWorking closely with the Programme Directors private office to ensure a seamless interface and enable efficient and effective join up with the Senior Responsible Owner alongside othersProvide PMO leadership across the whole programme including the wider programme management communityAct as senior escalation point for all Programme management issues and providing support to the strand delivery leads in their resolutionTaking a corporate leadership role within DWP, ensuring Programme design principles are understood and ensuring that learning opportunities which arise from the programme are capitalised on and built into wider departmental thinkingLead development and approval of the Programme Business CasesWith Programme Director lead engagement and reporting into Change Portfolio Board and provide leadership for DWP overall change and transformation agendaManage risks and issues and demonstrate a proactive risk awareness cultureManage workforce planning for the Programmes ensuring there is appropriate focus on capability and succession planning Lead in the management of financial planning and controls, including spending review financial planning and reporting.For more information on this role and working for DWP please see the candidate pack in the advert.