South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is offering two fixed-term contract positions for Transformation Programme Managers. Reporting to the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager, these roles will support and drive strategic change and improvement within the service. The positions are based at the Service Headquarters in Llantrisant, with some flexibility for remote working, and require visible leadership across the service.
The Transformation Programme Managers will help to develop and shape a new portfolio management function and will work with other programme managers, project executives, and other stakeholders to ensure key priorities and improvements are delivered. They will play a key role in overseeing actions and governance.
Key responsibilities include supporting the PMO Manager with the portfolio management office, and managing key programmes of improvement, leading governance meetings for robust oversight of plans, and collaborating with departments and stakeholders across the service. Applicants should have experience in change management, particularly in complex projects involving process, people, and technology changes. A PRINCE2/APM/AgilePM or equivalent project management qualification is required, or equivalent project delivery experience.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and positive leader, able to engage and inspire staff across the service. They must be proactive, independent, adaptable, and committed to personal and team development.