Thursday, January 31, 2013

Programme Manager, News Group Change Programme


Job Ref. No
977113
Location
London - New Broadcasting House
Contract Type
Attachment/Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Job Category:
Journalism
Closing date for applications
6 February 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

BBC News Group is in a period of significant change as it evolves to meet future audience needs, uses new technology and new buildings, makes the most of the integration of the Group and delivers its savings plans.  A small team works to the Head of Change Delivery, News Group, and we are now recruiting for attachments to this team.

Role

The programme manager is responsible for keeping all our change projects (including Joined-up Journalism and Integrated International Bureaux) across News Group on track, ensuring they are progressing their objectives and savings targets.  You will report into the Change Overview Group weekly, providing an overview of progress, risks and issues. You will need to ensure each project is designed and developed to achieve success. For governance purposes you will also prepare progress reports for the Corporate Centre.

Requirements

You’ll be an experienced Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager with an extensive history of delivering change and saving projects. You will need excellent stakeholder management and budgeting skills. In addition, you’ll also need to demonstrate solid understanding and hands-on experience of project management tools, including identifying potential sources of risk and their impact on project success. Experience of leading and managing a team is essential.
For further information on the role, please contact Mariita Eager, Head of Change Delivery, News Group.
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