Strategic Transformation Lead

Strategic Transformation Lead
£58,818 - £71,412 per annum

Our "Transforming Newham for the Future Plan" serves as the foundation of our efforts to ensure Newham is a place where everyone can thrive. This plan is centered around four main pillars: resident access and experience, service delivery, strategic operations, and enabling and support functions. Through our transformation plan, we strive to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness, improve resident experience, and ensure financial sustainability.

You can read the full papers, presented at Cabinet, below.

• Our Transforming Newham for the Future Plan
• Appendix 1 - Newham Target Operating Model Overview
• Appendix 2 - Transforming Newham for the Future Plan

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Transformation PMO Lead to join our Transformation Directorate. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating, supporting, and monitoring the Newham Transformation and Improvement Portfolio. This includes overseeing the delivery of the LGA Peer Challenge Action Plan and the wider transformation initiatives embedded in our Transforming Newham for the Future Plan, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and strategic goals.

In this role, you will lead the development of a strategic portfolio framework, manage the portfolio office, and ensure robust governance, tracking, and assurance mechanisms are in place. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide visibility of the portfolio pipeline and drive decision-making aligned with strategic objectives.

Key to your success will be your ability to communicate complex information effectively, negotiate with senior stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration of cross-functional projects. You will also champion continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio, contributing to tangible benefits for both the Council and residents.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in setting up and managing portfolio, programme, or project offices at a strategic level.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio management methodologies and experience in delivering complex change initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• A track record of delivering results in a high-paced, dynamic environment, with a passion for public service improvement.
• Experience in programme and project management frameworks such as Prince2 or Agile is essential, and local government or public sector experience is desirable but not mandatory.

In return, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and respect. You will have the opportunity to shape meaningful changes in the way services are delivered to our residents and make a lasting impact on the community.

If you have any questions, please contact Nohaila Alavi,  Nohaila.alavi@newham.gov.uk

To Apply:

To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement through our recruitment portal. 

The supporting statement should demonstrate why and how you meet the criteria for this role. It should not exceed 2 sides of A4.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Closing date: 3rd December 2024

Additional Information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and anti-racist environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, we want to hear from you.

Safeguarding: The London Borough of Newham is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Roles involving work with these groups will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.