Head of Supply Chain Performance & Risk
About The Position
To manage large-scale programs delivering business change and benefits to a specific business function utilizing a range of assigned resources. Directs, monitors and reviews all program activities, including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, program resources and program risks supported by comprehensive reporting. Ensures that the program implements changes which achieve the objectives that have been set and that the business benefits are realized. Guides senior business stakeholders to solutions that maximize National Grid investments in technology and influences their direction towards re-usable solutions. Manages program change, through regular reassessment of program priorities, resolving conflicts. Lead the setting and monitoring of all strategic business priorities and objectives on behalf of the senior management team. Influence and shape the development and delivery of a Project Management or Project Management Office capability in order to drive a consistent project management across all projects, enabling an integrated program plan and reporting into the Management Board. Ensure program management quality assurance is undertaken across all projects, including adherence to investment guidelines. Lead and manage change control, program governance, assumption management, risk and issue identification and management.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant industry certification (e.g., Managing Successful Programs, Prince 2) desirable.
Responsibilities
- Manage large-scale programs delivering business change and benefits to a specific business function.
- Direct, monitor, and review all program activities, including costs, operational budgets, staffing, resources, and risks.
- Ensure program changes achieve objectives and realize business benefits.
- Guide senior business stakeholders to maximize National Grid investments in technology and influence their direction towards re-usable solutions.
- Manage program change through reassessment of priorities and conflict resolution.
- Lead the setting and monitoring of strategic business priorities and objectives on behalf of the senior management team.
- Influence and shape the development and delivery of a Project Management or Project Management Office capability.
- Ensure program management quality assurance across all projects, including adherence to investment guidelines.
- Lead and manage change control, program governance, assumption management, risk and issue identification and management.
Benefits
- This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
