Programme Manager - Transport

About the Role

This is a critical role at a defining time for transport in the East Midlands.

As the region''s Local Transport Authority, EMCCA is delivering a major programme of investment, supported by over -2 billion in funding and the development of the first Mayor''s Transport Plan. Delivering this ambitious agenda requires strong programme management, coordination, and oversight.

We are seeking a Programme Manager - Transport to lead the coordination and management of activities across the Transport Investment portfolio. This role is central to ensuring that programmes are effectively planned, monitored, and delivered, meeting all internal and external requirements.

Working closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Transport, Head of Transport Investment and Head of Transport Strategy, you will ensure that complex programmes are delivered efficiently, transparently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and management of the Transport Investment team workplan, ensuring all programme requirements and external obligations are met
• Develop and maintain clear schedules of activity, aligning programme delivery with corporate processes and deadlines
• Review funding requirements, guidance and compliance conditions to ensure all obligations are understood and delivered
• Produce and maintain programme monitoring tools, including Gantt charts and delivery plans, to communicate progress clearly
• Support delivery teams in the preparation of reports, briefings and communications to meet programme milestones
• Work closely with the Programme Management Office and internal stakeholders to align transport programmes with wider organisational priorities
• Identify resource requirements and provide senior leadership with recommendations to support efficient and effective programme delivery
• Liaise with external funding bodies, including the Department for Transport, to ensure clarity of expectations and compliance
• Facilitate governance processes, supporting the preparation and coordination of materials for boards, committees and formal meetings
• Participate in partnership meetings and working groups to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities and delivery timelines
• Monitor programme delivery, identifying risks and issues, and supporting resolution to maintain progress
• Build collaborative relationships with neighbouring authorities and transport partners to support cross-boundary working

Leadership Responsibilities

Where applicable, the role includes:

• Providing leadership and direction to teams, fostering a positive, accountable and collaborative culture
• Supporting staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management
• Ensuring effective communication across teams and stakeholders
• Managing resources and workloads to achieve programme objectives

About You

We are seeking an experienced programme manager with strong organisational capability and the ability to work across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience of programme management within a multi-functional or public sector environment
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
• Proven ability to produce clear, structured and accessible reports and programme documentation
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and organisations, including multi-agency environments
• Ability to set clear priorities and support colleagues in organising and delivering work effectively
• High levels of personal and professional credibility, integrity and accountability

Desirable:

• Experience working within government or in line with government funding requirements
• Knowledge of programme management methodologies within a public sector context
• Experience working in a politically sensitive environment
• Experience contributing to a positive and inclusive organisational culture

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable

Why Join EMCCA

This is an opportunity to play a central role in delivering a major regional transport programme at scale. You will contribute to the successful coordination and delivery of investment that will have a lasting impact on communities across the East Midlands.

EMCCA offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with a strong focus on partnership working, innovation and evidence-led delivery. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence how complex programmes are managed and delivered.

Benefits

• Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities
• Healthcare cash plan
• A hybrid work model with remote working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support
• Discount scheme
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice)
• Costco Membership
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Professional Membership Scheme
• Car Parking Discounts
• Car Sharing Scheme

Our Values

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• We lift our regionWe always put the prosperity of the East Midlands region and its people first when carrying our roles and achieving strategic outcomes
• We work togetherWe always challenge each other to be exceptional, embracing collaboration and acting to lift rather than win, working as one team
• We make an impactWe always make decisions that are evidence led and which strengthen our region systemically. We hold ourselves to account for our actions
• We are humanWe always take pride in who we are and the diversity we bring, communicating authentically and showing genuine interest in one another

About EMCCA

EMCCA is committed to delivering long-term, system-wide impact for the people, businesses and places of the East Midlands. Through devolution, the organisation has secured significant funding and responsibility, creating a unique opportunity to transform transport across the region.

With a strong pipeline of projects and a clear delivery focus, this is a critical time to join and make a meaningful contribution.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced programme manager looking to contribute to complex, high-impact transport programmes, we encourage you to apply.

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