Programme Lead (temporary cover)

Programme Lead job spec

We are looking for a Programme Lead to deliver end to end on the assigned programme(s), ensuring that objectives are met and the expected benefits and business outcomes are realized. Leads the Programme's Executive and other Governance Committee's with energy and drive; empowered to direct the Programme and take decisions.

What we are looking for
Delivery
Accountable for the delivery of the assigned programme- providing strategic context, direction and leadership to the team. ensuring outcomes are achieved with end-to-end accountability for delivery of the changes.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Champion a customer-centric approach to delivery, understanding and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Continuous Improvement
Ensure the team Identify areas for improvement & take ownership of specific issues through to resolution to drive improved performance and achieve targets. Escalate and progress resolution of issues as required.
Supplier Management
Manage 3rd party suppliers as valued partners, to deliver agreed targets on a defined group of sites by creating an environment that drives success & secures business targets through reporting and management of key deliverables
Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
Review with the team and proactively surface and record all risk, issues & dependencies, subsequently managing their mitigation and resolution or escalating those that cannot be solved
Landlord Equipment
With the AS and DM team ensure that at all times Cornerstone, customers and third-party suppliers perform all duties with Landlords in line with the Cornerstone Landlord engagement policy.

Person Specification
Experience (technical, managerial, industry)
• Significant experience of leading programmes
• Ability to drive cultural change and mindset shift within the organisation
• Ability to identify core issues and establish resolutions and new ways of working
• Experience of managing relationships with senior stakeholders, internal and external on a day-to-day basis

Skills / Knowledge
High EQ associated with influencing and stakeholder management skills at varying levels and across matrix organisations
Proven coaching and mentoring experience
Excellent presentation skills including the ability to write reports/analytical skills.
Clear & concise communication skills within Cornerstone and externally with 3rd party suppliers & stakeholders
Strong planning & organisational ability in delivering business results.
Cornerstone Values
Operate and uphold Cornerstones' values of delivering excellence, stronger connections, sharper solutions and inspiring transformations

If this role is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please do apply with an up to date version of your CV.