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Programme Manager - Strategic Delivery & Transformation

Programme Manager to join a well-established health research organisation and charity supporting large-scale medical research to improve disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

As a

Programme Manager, you will lead delivery across a portfolio of strategic growth initiatives, providing structure, oversight and direction to support successful outcomes.

This is a

6-month contract-based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead planning and coordination across a portfolio of revenue-generating initiatives.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, milestones, ownership and timelines.
• Monitor dependencies, assumptions, risks and key delivery pathways.
• Maintain momentum across multiple initiatives by coordinating planning and addressing delivery obstacles.
• Introduce practical programme management processes that improve visibility and delivery confidence.
• Work with initiative leads to strengthen planning, sequencing and execution.
• Produce clear reporting to support effective decision-making and provide senior stakeholders with visibility of progress, risks and delivery confidence.
• Build effective working relationships across business, operational and leadership teams.
• Facilitate discussions to align priorities, clarify responsibilities and support timely decisions.
• Develop practical tools, templates and processes to support continued effective delivery.

Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered:

• Programme Manager, Portfolio Manager, Project Manager, Programme Delivery Manager, Portfolio Delivery Manager, Strategic Programme Manager,Programme Leador in a similar role

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience leading complex programmes, portfolios or strategic initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• A proven record of delivering outcomes in organisations where programme delivery capability is still developing.
• Strong skills in planning, dependency management and risk management.
• Background of bringing structure, clarity and momentum to changing or ambiguous environments.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build confidence through effective delivery leadership.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of how effective delivery supports business growth and organisational objectives.
• Comfortable working at both strategic and hands‑on delivery levels.

Particularly useful backgrounds:

• Business transformation
• Commercial growth
• Strategic planning
• Research
• Technology
• Data-driven organisations
• Scaling organisations
• Delivery frameworks

This is a great opportunity for a Programme Manager to make a measurable impact in a research and healthcare environment.