Assignments

This Private Equity backed solutions provider is in the process of bidding for a new Central Government contract.  As a result an Interim Programme Director is required to manage the competitive dialogue and the operational and technical planning required for delivery.

Key responsibities:

• To deliver the contract win and subsequently implement the operational/delivery structure 
• Manage a budget of £5 million and make significant decisions on a daily basis concerning delivery
• Protect the client against liquidated damages
• Manage senior and mid level client expectations through clearly articulating the commercial implications of scope creep and assertively reflect this in our charging disciplines
• Co-ordinate and develop effective relationships at all levels within and outside the delivery team.
• Build and maintain a healthy relationship with the client
• Drive and manage the project team ensuring the project is on track against the plan and deliverables

• Substantial BPO contractual negotiation and winning experience. Ideally on Central Government contract.
• Extensive project and programme management experience including track record of successfully leading a project team and delivering to time/cost/quality targets
• Extensive experience of directly managing a team of delivery staff plus others across organisational boundaries