Job Description:

Job information Operations Programme Manager from the Company Movianto, this latest Operations Programme Manager job vacancy is located in the city Bedford located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Maintenance field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Job Purpose

The Operations Programme Manager - Government Contracts is responsible for the operational leadership and account management of a key sector in our Government Contracts business unit.

The focus of the role is to lead programme execution, through operational and account management, supporting the Head of Operations - Government Contracts in the initiation, scope, management and delivery of all activity within the business area. Leadership will range from driving day-to-day operational delivery, including delivering operational efficiencies and localised developments, through to the innovation of solutions, seamless client implementations and transformation projects.

The role is key in developing stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, likewise in developing best practice and continuous improvement, with strong financial oversight, providing insight to drive performance and enable the business to make key decisions.

Benefits

Discount PureGym memberships

Company Pension

Access to YourRewards platform

Cycle to work

Flu Vaccine

33days annual leave including Bank holidays 

Health Assured - Employee Assistance

Simply Health - salary sacrifice 

What you will deliver (responsibilities include):

• Operational leadership of a business unit sub-sector, driving programmes of activity through key working streams, supporting and mentoring team members to achieve programme goals.
• Working across stakeholder groups in building and maintaining key business relationships.
• Lead and operate effective, multi-functional and diverse internal and external teams to deliver business unit programmes and associated projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Own targets and manage cross-functional activity to ensure end-to-end delivery.
• Monitor budgets, resources and progress, demonstrating that the programme team are fully engaged, performing to our customer requirements, and that programme risks are mitigated.
• Lead investigation and resolution of non-compliance, ensuing both recovery and ongoing resolution, maintaining end-delivery performance.
• Responsible for Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly meeting cycles and reporting with client groups, delivering programme progress, financial and service period results and transformation pipeline, whilst building an open and transparent partnership.
• Partnering across functions, responsible for forecasting, budgeting and reporting cycles, on an open-book basis and coordinating interaction with shared / closed book services.
• Support the Head of Operations and Business Director in the analysis and development of strategy.

Who we are looking for:

• Creates an environment where the Customer comes first both externally and internally.
• Leads by example with strong role model behaviours in line with Walden Group values.
• Manage programmes to comply with Quality and Health & Safety requirements and associated legislation, placing care for colleagues, our customers and community first.
• Ensures a high degree of accuracy, excellent organisation and transparent communication is always in place.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures in place relevant to work activities.
• Displays a continuous improvement mindset in all aspects of work.
• Acts on own initiative, displays an engaged and enthused attitude about work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to flex to suit a range of audiences.
• Supports an environment where communication is a two-way thing.
• Open to learning, adapting, and identifying opportunities for self-development and improvement.
• Works in diverse teams with ease, valuing a mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.

Key Knowledge, essential skills and experience needed:

• Able to communicate effectively, with confidence and credibility, to internal and external stakeholders alike, building strong working relationships to influence and achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability in logistics, within an operational environment and a strong awareness of the healthcare and life sciences logistics sector.
• Excellent client relationship management skills, with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to use these skills to convey key information across stakeholder groups.
• High standard of interpersonal communication, compelling intercultural skills.
• A flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with experience of working within a changing business environment essential.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the confidence to propose new solutions, process improvements and challenge the status quo.
• Open book / cost plus experience advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative, and target orientated.
• An ability to travel to display strong visible leadership, with a full UK driving licence.
• High standard of written and oral English language.
• An advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Experience:

• Project Management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1154

Keywords : Bedford jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-31