14  PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

Effective programme management arrangements will be an essential requirement to ensure successful delivery of the Transformation Strategy. The key elements will be the following: -

Programme Sponsor (Chief Executive)

To be accountable for the programme, lead the business change and provide top level endorsement of the rational and objectives of the programme.

Sponsoring Group (Leadership Team)

To provide senior level commitment and support for the programme, as well as championing implementation within their respective service areas.

Senior Responsible Officer (Head of Business Improvement Services)

To take day-to-day responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the programme, and ensuring appropriate governance and reporting arrangements are established to monitor the delivery of key actions.

Project Board (Corporate Management Team)

To provide strategic oversight for the programme and support the Senior Responsible Officer in driving and monitoring overall implementation.The Terms of Reference for the Project Board will be formally signed-off by the Board at its inaugural meeting in July 2019.

Programme Co‐ordination/Administration

The Corporate Policy Unit will be the central point of co-ordination and administration for the transformation programme.

Progress against the #TeamCaerphilly Strategic Action Plan will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Corporate Management Team, in its capacity as the #TeamCaerphilly Project Board.

Six-monthly progress reports will also be presented to the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee prior to consideration by Cabinet.

The strategic actions of the transformation programme will also be incorporated into Directorate Performance Assessments, to ensure that there is detailed review and monitoring at Directorate level, with any emerging issues being escalated to the Project Board.

KEY ACTIONS TIMESCALE
Terms of Reference for the Project Board to be agreed and formally signed-off July 2019