Job Description

Job title:	Digital Strategy Programme Manager
Group:	Business Improvement
Location:	Negotiable
Responsible to:	Head of Major Projects (Digital Strategy)
Responsible for:	2 x Project Manager, PMO Support Manager, Programme Manager (Heritage Data)
Payband:	B (fixed term until 31 March 2024)

Overall Purpose of Job

The Digital Strategy Programme Manager will play a lead role in the delivery of programmes and projects to realise Historic England’s Strategy and Corporate Plan (including, but not limited to, the delivery of the Digital Strategy ).

You will manage the successful and timely delivery of projects and programmes, to budget and within the Public Value Framework, helping to manage and monitor programmes, ensure the timeliness of delivery, and feed into corporate reporting and communications.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support the development and lead the delivery of assigned projects and programmes (including the Digital Strategy) from initiation through to closure.

Manage and take responsibility for specific projects, Digital Strategy work streams and coordinate focussed activities, as identified through the HE Corporate Plan.

Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate risk management and quality control procedures are in place for assigned projects and programmes, and recommend corrective measure where necessary.

Establish consistent and appropriate project and programme controls including performance monitoring and reporting (including tracking of any associated spend).

Develop and maintain strong relationships and good communication with internal and external programme and project stakeholders.

Be a constructive member of project and programme boards and working groups, taking delegated responsibility for the delivery and reporting of project progress, targets, milestones and actions.

Produce business cases and tender documents, leading tender processes and negotiations, in line with Historic England’s procurement policies.

Undertake ongoing evaluation of projects including post-project analysis and identification of lessons learned, and make recommendations to the Head of Major Projects(Digital Strategy) where appropriate;

Provide timely written and verbal progress reports to project and programme boards, and other governance structures when required, and lead on the production of technical information, guidance and briefs.

Provide colleagues across Historic England with support in managing their projects, acting as a mentor to other project managers and promoting the corporate approach to project management;

Support the Head of Programmes with the development and implementation of a corporate approach to programme and project management;

Contribute to the design and delivery of training activities, both internal and external;

Line management of Project Manager, PMO Support Manager, Programme Manager (Heritage Data), Dynamics Project Manager and contracted staff when applicable.

Be an effective advocate for Historic England and work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise our effectiveness, securing the engagement of relevant external partners where required;

Support other programme and projects and undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by line management.

This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted and will be subject to change. Job descriptions are updated on a regular basis to ensure they continue to reflect the needs of the role.

Person Specification

Person specification
Training, experience & qualifications
Demonstrable experience of planning and managing complex and multiple projects and/or programmes while maintaining a focus on delivery and quality Experience of working in a national body, local authority or similar historic environment role and of the current system of national heritage protection. A proven track record in developing positive and effective working relationships with a wide range of others. Proven track record in planning workload to meet tight deadlines. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to analyse data/information and present it and its conclusions in a clear and concise manner The ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners. Attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication and report writing skills. Effective ICT skills across a wide range of common applications. Ability to work without regular supervision
Interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with ability to work across functional and stakeholder groups. A team player, keen to contribute ideas and solutions. Confident and adaptable style, able to work constructively with a wide range of internal colleagues and external partners. Good written and verbal communication skills Self-reliance and an ability to think creatively. Commitment to continuous business improvement

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. We will consider making reasonable adjustments for disabled people where necessary, to ensure this.