Change & Project Management
Programme Manager
Job ID: 009260
Location: Leeds, UK, LS1 8EQ
Job type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Salary: £85,000-£90,000 + Bonus & Benefits
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YBS has an exciting new opportunity for 2 Programme Managers to join our Change Delivery function. You’ll be responsible for the design and plans for the assigned projects working with business functions, third parties and stakeholders. You will support and lead the programme team working with the responsible Programme Director (SM Programme Delivery) and the Director level sponsors.
This role will be based in our Leeds Head Office, with flexible working from home capability.
About the role
Design the approach and plans for the assigned programme across required projects working with business functions, third parties and stakeholders.
Support and lead the programme team working with the responsible Senior Manager Programme Delivery, Executive and Director sponsors.
Provide clarity to stakeholders on interdependencies, potential alternative approaches and advice on the most expedient way to deliver the change.
Ensure that all relevant commercial agreements are appropriate, and in line with the agreed Delivery Model and Supplier Relationship Management requirements.
Be accountable for quality production of the programme artefacts, plans and output to defined quality, cost, and time.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, building solid engagements to create fluid, continuous delivery of change initiatives, supporting business colleagues to interact with Change Delivery.
Deliver the activity in alignment with the YBS change and compliance frameworks.
Develop and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment across the organisation, particularly considering dependencies, assumptions, risks and issues (both inter and intra).
Please note that this is a 12 month fixed term contract role.
About you
Programme and project management accreditation or experience (MSP, Agile, APM, Prince2).
Expert knowledge and understanding experience of structured programme and project management techniques.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to manage and resolve risk and competing/conflicting priorities.
Proven programme delivery track record, especially with complex projects/programmes that may involve technology.
Experience of financial management and control.
Business Impact
We may be almost 160 years old, but we’re still leading the way when it comes to digital transformation. Our ever-growing IT, Transformation and Digital teams are embracing innovation to shape change. And drive us into the modern age of information, AI, and automation. All whilst keeping us, and our members, safe. So, they have a real impact on our transformation journey, and our future. And that means you can too!
Learning & Development
Everyone can build a career path they love here. And that’s because we offer a wide range of programmes, opportunities and more to help you learn, grow, and develop – and reach your full potential.
These include...
- Personal Growth Toolkits - a range of materials that help you discover your strengths, identify your goals, and your next steps.
- Secondment and Stretch opportunities – helping you gain experience in different areas of our business and new ways of working.
- Learning Champion Network – opportunities to work outside of your immediate area and build new skills.
- Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications – a range of brilliant apprenticeships and programmes available to everyone.
- REACH Diverse Leadership Programme – helping our Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse leaders progress into senior leadership roles.
Our ways of working and flexibility
We know there’s no single right way of working that fits everyone. That’s why we’re not trying to find one. Instead, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that when we’re working flexibly, together and apart, we’re working at our best. We help our colleagues get the most out of work, and take care of themselves, wherever they’re working.
We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Find out more about our Ways of WorkingAbout Our Benefits
Everyone’s different. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think you’ll love – whatever’s important to you, and whatever stage of life you’re at. Such as...
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Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)
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On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)
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Access to brilliant health benefits
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Life assurance at 6 times your salary
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25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more)
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Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket
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Wellbeing resources and tools
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Retail and Leisure discounts
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Meet the Recruiter(s)
Tazafia Mahmood
Executive Resourcing Specialist
Connect with Tazafia MahmoodI joined YBS in December 2018 and specialise in Technology Recruitment. I have worked in Recruitment since 2016 and have always worked in regulated environments (Financial Services mainly and previously Health Care too).
I’m an experienced recruiter and since joining YBS, I have had the privilege of working with our IT, Transformation, Data, Digital and Balance Sheet Management teams.
I currently work in the Executive Resourcing team and look after Technology, Transformation, Customer, Finance and People. If you’re interested in senior positions in these areas or just want to have a chat about YBS in general, I’d love to hear from you and connect on LinkedIn.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
You’ll find people from all walks of life here, with different cultures, beliefs, ages, outlooks and more. And we’re proud of our differences. So we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to be their whole self at work.
Our five Colleague Networks play an important role in helping that happen – and have a real impact on our everyday working life here. Each is closely linked to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, and sponsored by a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
And we also have our Colleague Support groups, such as ManKind and Family Foundations, where colleagues can connect, and talk about issues that matter.
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