CPMO Delivery Manager

at  Birmingham City Council

WORKING 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Birmingham is on a journey to dramatically improve our performance and outcomes for our citizens. There is no bigger, or more exciting place to work right now. We are looking for innovative and passionate individuals to be part of that journey and join our Corporate Portfolio Management Office (CPMO).
The Corporate Portfolio Management Office (CPMO) works closely with programme delivery teams, sponsors, and boards. We provide and maintain an assurance framework for programmes that will deliver the Council’s priority improvement programmes.
You will be part of a skilled team that leads on programme management standards across the Council, ensuring that appropriate tools, templates, controls, and reporting arrangements are in place for the successful delivery of our change programmes. Collaboration is key; working with a range of stakeholders and sponsors across the Council to identify and remove barriers and ensure successful delivery and ensuring there is transparency and accountability across all our improvement and transformation activity.
We are looking for applicants with experience in Programme Management Offices or Portfolio /programme/project management environments who have a passion for driving and assuring change. Someone that can thrive in a busy and energised corporate Portfolio office and play their part in the improvement journey of Europe’s biggest council.
We have exciting opportunities for 5 permanent roles within our new CPMO team. Closing date for all roles is
Our CPMO Delivery Managers play a key role supporting the CPMO Engagement Partners to provide monitoring and assurance on a range of programmes. This will involve close working with programme managers, delivery teams and programme boards. As a CPMO Delivery Manager you will also be responsible for maintaining and managing the CPMO processes including the regular monthly reporting process. You will also be key to collating and preparing our regular reports and dashboards to our senior leadership team. We have a range of tools and templates as part of our Centre of Excellence, and you will provide guidance and support to our programme community to use these resources effectively.

CPMO Delivery Managers need to be organised and confident in their engagement with senior leaders and committed to working collaboratively across the Council.

• Please note all roles are subject to formal evaluation
• For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
• Gemma.Malhi@birmingham.gov.uk

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Closing date 23rd August 2024 at 23.59.
For any informal enquires please contact: Gemma Malhi Gemma.Malhi@birmingham.gov.uk
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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements , before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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