Job Purpose
Programme Management Business PartnerThe Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 provides for new Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs) as a mechanism for regional collaboration and a new form of regional economic governance.
This system of regional planning and investment provides for a more consistent and democratically legitimate framework, into which, CCR is currently integrating a range of extant regional growth programmes such as its City Deal.
In the CJC Corporate Entity ? maintaining high-order development and delivery capability focussed on good and inclusive regional growth remains a critical priority.
Business Growth in the region, working with Innovation will play a critical role.
The Programme Management Business Partner will play a key role in turning strategy into successful programmes, working collaboratively to create lasting benefits for businesses, communities, and the wider economy.
Why This Role Matters
Programme Management Business PartnerThis role is critical to ensuring major regional investment programmes are successfully developed and delivered, transforming strategic ambitions into tangible economic and social outcomes for communities across the Cardiff Capital Region.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Management Business PartnerThe post holder will be accountable for:Strategic Programme Leadership Programme Management Business PartnerLead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of complex programmes and projects ensuring benefits are realised and activities contribute to agreed policy, economic and regional outcomes.
Develop and maintain programme roadmaps and delivery plans to support successful implementation.
Apply strategic thinking, sound judgement and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges, remove barriers and maximise programme outcomes.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to emerging priorities, risks, evolving policy landscapes and stakeholder requirements, ensuring programmes remain effective and outcome focused.
Stakeholder engagement and partnership working
Programme Management Business PartnerBuild and maintain strong relationships with CCR colleagues, government departments, local authorities, delivery partners, private sector organisations and funding bodies.
Facilitate collaboration across multiple stakeholders to achieve programme objectivesInfluence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to secure commitment.
Navigate a politically sensitive and multi-stakeholder environment, bringing clarity, coherence and confidence to programme planning, decision making and deliveryProgramme Delivery and Management Programme Management Business PartnerLead the full programme lifecycle for complex strategic programmes ensuring compliance with funding agreements, grant conditions and organisational governance requirements.
Experience / Knowledge
Proven experience of leading complex programmes, projects or portfolios.
Expert knowledge gained through practical experience of programme/project management principles and methodologies.
Experience of managing budgets, contracts, funding agreements and delivery partners.
Experience of influencing and working collaboratively with senior leaders, partners, and external organisations.
Experience of developing business cases, funding proposals, investment propositions or strategic plans.
Track record of developing people and teams.
Experience of delivering government funded programmes, including capital, infrastructure, regeneration initiatives, or transformation programmes.
Knowledge/ experience of regional economic development, infrastructure investment or place-based growth programmes.
Knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book methodology and experience of business case developmentApplication Form and InterviewSkills andAbilitiesExcellent leadership and communication skills, ability to present written and verbal information with accuracy and credibility.
Skills and Abilities
Highly organised, able to coordinate multiple workstreams, dependencies and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Able to identify risks and opportunities and respond proactively.
Able to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans.
Ability to work with legal, procurement and financial colleagues to support programme delivery and manage contractual, financial and commercial considerations.