Transformation Programme Manager in Reading

Contract until end of 2026

Hybrid - Central Reading

Lead the change. Shape the future. Build the Infrastructure Management model.

MBNL is transforming into a true Infrastructure Management company. As Programme Manager, you will lead one of MBNL’s critical transformation programmes. You’ll ensure change is delivered with clarity, pace, governance, and measurable impact — enabling new operating models, redesigned processes, and the cultural shift required to achieve long-term strategic goals.

Why this role matters:

This programme underpins MBNL’s evolution into a high-performing Infrastructure Management organisation. Without strong programme leadership, transformation risks drift, misalignment, and value leakage. In this role, you won’t just deliver milestones — you’ll shape how the organisation operates for years to come. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.

What you’ll be here to do:

• Programme Delivery & Governance: Lead the delivery of transformational outcomes to agreed goals and sponsor expectations. Establish robust governance and assurance frameworks. Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure business readiness for change. Chair governance forums and provide clear, timely reporting to leadership and shareholders. Ensure the overall coherence, quality, and integrity of the programme from initiation to closure.
• Operating Model & Organisational Transformation: Support the design and implementation of new operating models. Lead business process redesign, organisational redesign, and culture change initiatives. Work closely with Communications and Finance to articulate a compelling change narrative and business case.
• Risk, Interdependencies & Recovery: Proactively manage programme interdependencies across multiple directorates. Initiate corrective action and recovery plans where required. Resolve conflict through influence, negotiation, and evidence-based decision making.
• Financial & Benefit Realisation: Own programme budget management — forecasting, tracking spend, and ensuring benefits delivery. Identify efficiency and cost-saving initiatives that support shareholder value. Ensure benefits are clearly defined, tracked, and realised through governance processes.
• Capability & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme and change methodology within MBNL. Share best practice and raise standards of execution across the organisation. Coach and challenge leaders to role model the MBNL Way and embed a high-performance culture.

Who we’re looking for:

You’re an experienced transformation leader who combines strategic thinking with disciplined delivery. You’ll have:

• Demonstrable experience leading complex programmes and large-scale transformation.
• Strong expertise in change management and operating model design.
• Proven track record delivering organisation redesign and process transformation.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills — able to gain credibility with senior shareholders and leadership teams.
• Significant experience resolving conflict through negotiation and direct influence.
• Strong experience briefing and influencing senior leaders.

If you also have the following, we’re especially interested in talking to you:

• Experience working within a Joint Venture.
• Infrastructure sector experience.
• Broad understanding of organisational interdependencies and portfolio delivery models.

If you’re motivated by purpose, build trust through clarity and delivery, and thrive on driving meaningful change at scale, this is a role with genuine strategic impact and visibility.