At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives and drive cross-functional execution at a senior level.
- Company: Join a dynamic team with a focus on impactful internal programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to influence key decisions.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking a high-visibility role in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by managing critical projects that shape the organisation's future.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in programme delivery with strong leadership and governance skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
Lead a portfolio of internal, strategically critical initiatives! This is a senior, highly visible individual contributor role, reporting directly into the Senior Leadership Team, with strong governance, delivery and senior stakeholder accountability expectations. This is an internal delivery and governance position rather than an interim transformation leadership role.
Responsibilities
- End to end ownership of multiple internal strategic programmes
- Driving cross functional execution and accountability at senior leadership level
- Establishing and maintaining robust programme governance (reporting, RAID, controls, success metrics)
- Clear, executive level communication to SLT
- Advisory input into PMO design and evolution
Requirements
- 10+ years in program/project portfolio delivery, with 5+ years running multi‑workstream, cross‑functional programs.
- Proven track record delivering internal, strategically critical initiatives (e.g., operating model changes, org readiness, risk/control uplift, enterprise tooling rollouts, cost-out/value creation programs).
- Experience reporting into or working directly with SLT/Exec and operating effectively in high‑stakes, ambiguous environments.
- Demonstrated governance leadership: designing and running PMO/portfolio controls, executive reporting, RAID, dependency & scope management, change control, and stage gates.
- Strong matrix leadership of senior stakeholders (Director/VP level) and cross‑functional squads without direct line authority.
- Comfortable switching between hands‑on delivery (plans, RAID, comms) and executive-level synthesis (concise options, recommendations, decision framing).
- Degree in Business, Engineering, or related.
- PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MoP (Management of Portfolios), MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), or PgMP welcomed.
- Agile credentials (e.g., SAFe SPC/PMPO, A-CSM) helpful when interfacing with product/engineering.
- Lean/Six Sigma (for process/value stream efforts) is a plus.
Please note that this role is only open to people living within a reasonable commutable distance of Manchester, and those who have full UK right to work status.
Program Manager employer: Lorien Resourcing
As a Program Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive benefits, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and the opportunity to lead impactful strategic initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership. Our Manchester location fosters a vibrant culture of innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
