ABOUT US

Oxfordshire County Council is embarking on an ambitious programme of transformation and change to become a partner, employer, and place shaper of choice. We are committed to delivering radical change to meet our nine strategic priorities and our vision for a successful and sustainable future. Our organisational values underpin everything we do, ensuring we deliver great services for our residents.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree/equivalent level qualification or relevant professional qualification with evidence of continuous professional development or extensive experience.
• Excellent project management discipline and team working skills.
• Good knowledge and experience of planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes using methods like MSP and/or APM/PRINCE2.
• High-level analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate complex information.
• Excellent understanding of local government political context and decision-making processes.
• Significant experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating large change management programmes.
• Strong strategic awareness and experience in influencing and persuading senior managers.
• Excellent track record of identifying and delivering innovative solutions to complex business problems.
• Excellent change management and stakeholder management experience.
• Commitment to driving performance and improving customer experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Office 365 applications.

As a Transformation Programme Manager, you will be part of the Transformation Project Management Office (PMO). You will manage and deliver several projects to achieve our strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include providing key guidance, decision-making, and sign-off to ensure progress and successful, timely delivery of projects. You will chair Boards to maintain oversight and drive reporting and accountability of progress, budget, resourcing, dependencies, risks, and issues. Additionally, you will champion the Delivering the Future Together (DTFT) values and Change principles.