Are you ready to unlock your potential and join one of the UK's leading Adventure providers?As the business enters a new, exciting period of expansion we are looking for an experienced and driven Programme Manager to join our first class projects team.As the Programme Manager you will play a major role in helping Zip World to achieve its core vision of 'Adventure Unlocked' by managing a wide range of interlinked projects to ensure they all merge to drive the business towards success and support the organization's strategic direction.Duties:Develop the Strategic Outline Case, Outline Business Case and seek necessary approvals (internal/ external)Consolidating and documenting the fundamental components of programmes (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues, and quality requirements)Preparing and maintaining schedules of programme activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirementsDeveloping, implementing and updating resource allocations plans (other than finance) needed for programmes, taking account of availabilities and schedulingDeveloping and agreeing budgets for programmes and controlling forecast and actual costs against themIdentifying and monitoring programme risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues that affect programmesManaging the integration of programme outcomes into business-as-usual, addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and the realisation of benefitsPreparing and maintaining an overall schedule for resource use, which avoids bottlenecks and conflicting demands, and sequencing outcomes, to enable the efficient realisation of benefitsManaging stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interestsIdentifying and/or developing frameworks and methodologies that ensure management of programmes will be comprehensive and consistent across different initiatives (“framework” refers to the parameters, constraints or rules established to standardise delivery)Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of programmes, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities, that align with organisational practiceExperience & Competencies:Proven experience in program management or a related roleStrong knowledge of project management principles and practicesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with SharePoint or other collaboration tools is a plusExcellent communication and negotiation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlinesKnowledge of disaster recovery planning is desirableWhat will I receive in return?As the Programme Manager you will receive an attractive salary (£60,000)Discretionary bonus schemeFree use of Zip World AdventuresDiscounted food & beverage on Zip World sitesExclusive Mountain Equipment DiscountFree Access to North Wales Top Ten Attractions (Subject to T&Cs)Cycle to Work & Technology Salary Sacrifice SchemeDiscounted Gym and Leisure facilities access
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