Programme Manager job description

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A programme manager has a high-level of job responsibility and serves as a mediator between executives and numerous staff members employed as part of his or her specific area. People in this role are in charge of planning, implementing and executing specific company goals or policies. The post is also commonly referred to as a project manager
Duties associated with this position involve monitoring associated budgets, allocating project resources and motivating and managing the programme’s team members. Other duties include issuing progress reports and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely and efficient fashion
Applicants for this position are generally required to have numerous years of experience in a managerial role as well as at least a Bachelors degree. However, some employers may require an MBA or comparable post-graduate training
The average salary for a UK-based programme manager has risen significantly in recent years, as the figure is now well over £55,000 per annum. However, it is not uncommon to see figures of less than £50,000 per year and as high as £100,000 per year.

Description

Programme Managers are similar to project managers. They are responsible for devising, organizing, and implementing high scale projects that are very complex in nature. These managers oversee a large compliment of employees that are divided into various project teams. These teams may include business analysis, software development, and project management.
A Programme Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Supervising work execution
• Providing resolution for problems
• Maintaining programme schedules
• Reporting on project status
• Managing project team
• Accounting for project cost, time and budget
• Seeking approval executive and senior managers
• Mitigating programme risks

Skills

• Being flexible
• Being analytical
• Being collaborative
• Creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Negotiating
• Project management
• Planning
• Multitasking
• Being persistent
• Being confident
• Stress management
• Organisation
• Leadership
• Being open minded
• Being willing and helpful
• Being approachable
• Being commercially aware

Education

Programme Managers may have a variety of qualifications. These qualifications are dependent on the level at which they work. However, these managers should possess at a least a Bachelors Degree in Management, Business Administration or another business related area. Having a Masters Degree or PhD is even more valuable and assists in gaining job promotions.

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