Programme Manager

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About the role:

Our Support Centre colleagues play a pivotal role in supporting our teams across our trading area, which includes our Strategy and Transformation team. As the driving force behind our organisational evolution and success, we're now looking to expand the team to ensure we remain committed to our purpose and approach.

We're looking for a Programme Manager to join us in a pivotal role that will oversee the execution of key initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects across our Society, initially supporting our healthcare approach. The role is accountable for the delivery of a co-ordinated portfolio of change projects that supports the delivery of the business strategy through benefits realisation, delivery or sustainable change and adherence to corporate governance standards. In addition, the role will offer guidance in the application of project management disciplines for the delivery of operational activities. You'll also carry out tasks such as:

• Planning and leading the delivery of strategic projects to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and intended outcomes.
• Adhering to and continually developing Lincolnshire Co-op's programme governance frameworks to uphold robust decision-making and compliance.
• Defining expected benefits and producing benefits realisation plans to ensure measurable value is delivered and sustained beyond project closure.
• Identifying and managing interdependencies across constituent projects to maintain strategic alignment and efficiency across the programme.
• Developing comprehensive programme plans with clear timelines, critical milestones, deliverables and success criteria.
• Creating and maintaining programme budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources while delivering within scope and financial constraints.

For more information about the role, please refer to the job description which is available as a download on this page.

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About You

This role will need you to work with enthusiasm, pace and initiative and will demonstrate the standards and behaviours that you want to see in your colleagues at all times. You'll need to show us:

• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience in programme or project management, providing a strong foundation in managing complex initiatives.
• Hold a PRINCE2 or equivalent recognised project management certification, demonstrating expertise in structured project governance and best practices.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects and programmes on time, within scope and budget, while managing competing priorities.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes that modernise operations and drive business value across diverse sectors.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines effectively without compromising quality.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery and minimal disruption.
• Experienced in managing project budgets, tracking spend and ensuring cost control while maximising return on investment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage and align stakeholders at all levels including senior executives and boards.
• Coaching leadership style aligned with our THRIVE values, creating a collaborative environment that encourages continuous development and high performance.
• Ability to translate complex technical and strategic concepts into clear, actionable plans for diverse audiences.
• Experience working across multiple sectors or within complex organisational structures, adapting approaches to suit varying business needs.

Benefits:

In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, this role offers some fantastic benefits, including:

• 34 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), rising to 39 days after 5 years' service
• Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
• Annual discretionary colleague bonus to reward you for your hard work, based on the achievement of your objectives
• Private medical insurance underwritten by BUPA

We are an "Investors in People - Platinum" employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country's top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you'll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you're thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we'll work together with you to shape your career for the better.

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About Us

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We're proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we're a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here.

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.