Senior Programme Officer
CurrentDirect management of a diverse portfolio of 13 complex projects (construction and equipment) including the contracting of 8 new capital projects valued at £26m (Skills for Londoners Capital Fund). • Negotiated contracts, creating mutually beneficial agreements, saving on time and project costs.• Creation of delivery plan for projects to ensure effective monitoring and reporting.• Financial project management including budgeting, forecasting, and processing project claims.• Updating and disseminating project reports to stakeholders, delivery working group and PMO• Completing contract variations, documenting project changes and specifications, risk assessed, and new plans, strategies and processes are in place to support ongoing delivery of projects.• Risks management and issues mitigation, putting correct measures in place through strategic audit controls, internal assurance, and change management processes.• Contract management of Independent Monitoring Consultancy support services, financial budgets, and quality targets.Volunteering • GLA Group Collaboration Mentor – supporting junior colleagues identify and achieve professional and career objectives through a mentorship framework.• Skills & Employment EDI Change Champion – Supporting and implementing EDI change transformation through Unit-wide initiatives and team engagement.• Shortlisting applications and panel interviewing candidates as part of recruitment process.
