IT Programme Manager at BG Group

Reference Number ADV0130

IT Programme Manager

Closing date for applications 14 February 2010 Country United Kingdom City Reading Function/Discipline Global IT & Technology Employment Category This is a permanent role This role is offered on local conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary 60000 - 70000

The Organisation BG Advance is one of the major business divisions of BG Group providing the functional and technical excellence that supports all our activities. With a firm emphasis on developing best practice and improved standards and capabilities, BG Advance keeps us at the cutting edge of industry performance as we focus on our business objectives and long-term plans.

Position Summary This role will play a key role in shaping and owning the core design for BG’s Global Work Management System (WMS) and ensures they meet the expectations of the programme business sponsors. The Programme Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the development and successful implementation of the Maintenance Systems Portfolio, by overall management of all technology projects underpinning the wider Work Management System (WMS) Programme, in order to meet business objectives and maximise business benefit. This challenging role will involve managing a team of Project Managers, Developers and Testers and liaising with Functional Programme Management Office resources, as well as coordinating activities with business sponsors and other teams in Global IT&T and in the business. The Programme Manager will develop and own cross-project Release Plan for Maintenance Systems and will be accountable for ensuring the planned, controlled and timely introduction of those systems to BG business users. The Programme Manager will be responsible for understanding and meeting the expectations of programme business sponsors. The individual will manage the project portfolio and will work with Programme Managers and Project Managers to ensure that the portfolio is delivered on time and in budget and delivers proposed business benefits. The Work Management System (WMS) is a key system for BG that will integrate all of its work management activities and will have links in to the finance, planning and procurement systems.

Key Accountabilities Stakeholder Management: • Ensure sponsors receive the right information at the right time regarding programme performance • Understand and meet the expectations of programme sponsors • Monitor stakeholder expectations and take corrective action to address gaps • Serve as the point of contact for the programme sponsor • Communicate programme performance to programme sponsors Oversee programme delivery: • Be accountable for the delivery of programmes, capabilities and business solutions (i.e. applications) • Set overall direction for the programme team • Monitor programme timelines, milestones, and resource usage to ensure programme objectives are delivered on time and within budget, and business results are realised • Monitor programme-level risks and mitigation • Contain and resolve issues within the programme that do not require sponsor attention, and escalate unresolved issues • Be the final point of approval for contingency plans, scope changes • Determine the impact of programme changes on the business case, and re-forecast value creation • Provide programme performance information to programme sponsors per the schedule defined by the Enterprise Portfolio Office • Direct the delivery of all programmes and projects within Maintenance Systems in line with the business agenda through active sponsorship, leadership and involvement in specific initiatives to ensure they meet time, cost and quality requirements • Direct the portfolio of programmes and projects to ensure it aligns to the overall Business Strategy and is delivered to time, cost and quality standards • Ensure, through sponsorship, that all project activities are cost effective, of the highest quality, are delivered on time and meet the business’ needs • Assist the Surface Business Solutions Manager to work with the business to prioritise the portfolio of projects and manage the business’ expectations as to which projects will be developed and implemented • Take overall responsibility for project budgets agreed with the business in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk and return for projects in line with agreed business plans Provide greater management insight into progress • Monitor the delivery of new or enhanced end-to-end business solutions across Development, Testing and Release Management, to ensure that they meet the requirements of the business and will deliver target capability and benefits • Provide a single picture in accordance with agreed reporting practices to the Functional Programme Management Office of the status and performance of all programme and project delivery to ensure transparency and clarity • Design and implement key performance metrics to improve productivity and the overall project service provided to the BG business • Ensure HSSE for all activities is managed effectively per the BG policies and standards

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute • Experience in Business Case Management • Experience in Programme Management for large-scale IT programmes • Experience in Stakeholder Management • Experience in WMS / CMMS such as Maximo • Experience of the maintenance domain, the principal activities and workflows and the supporting technology stack. • Awareness of new ‘digital oilfield’ technologies, best practices and impact on existing operations. • Experience of delivering technology solutions into an operational environment. • Knowledge of Financial, Quality and Risk Mgmt. • Experience of managing multiple projects as part of a programme plan • Experience of tracking project financials and benefits against the project business case, taking actions as required. • Passionate about establishing and driving a key business solution across BG Group. • Commitment to the philosophy, values and vision of BG Group  Extensive travel to the Assets expected.

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice. Apply here