About the job
Are you a dedicated and passionate Programme/Portfolio Manager with a proven record in delivering complex projects and programmes?
Westmorland and Furness Council are looking for an ambitious and professional individual to lead a portfolio of Major/Infrastructure programmes/projects within the Resources Directorate and specifically the Capital Programme team.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to provide leadership within a diverse and high-profile role requiring close working across directorates, within a Capital Programme team, wider Council officers and elected Members.
The right candidate will deliver effective leadership of a portfolio of programmes within an annual Capital Programme of approx. £70m-£80m per annum, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and further enhancing the reputation of the organisation, both regionally and nationally.
We are welcoming applications from individuals with a strong track record in the development and delivery of large strategic projects and programmes with individually and combined values in the range £5m to £40m.
Candidates should be commercially focussed and capable of operating with political awareness whilst demonstrating extensive project and programme management skills.
This is a permanent opportunity reporting to the Senior Manager – Capital Programme.
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