Programme Manager (consulting background) - Contract role

Role: Programme Manager (consulting background) – Contract role

Consulting Seniority: Manager

Day rate: £400-£600 inside IR35

Project duration: 3-4 months with potential extension, starting in mid-June

Location: 2-3 days on site in North London, the rest worked remotely

We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide.

The end-client is in Consumer Goods. They require a Programme Manager with 8-10 years’ experience of project management and delivery with strong stakeholder manager and communications skills. The role demands strong delivery focus in a high‑pressure environment.

Tasks

• Manage programme delivery across key workstreams, ensuring timelines, risks, and dependencies are effectively controlled
• Coordinate stakeholders and delivery teams to keep activity aligned with programme objectives and business priorities
• Provide clear governance, reporting, and leadership to drive successful outcomes across the programme.

Requirements

• An independent consultant
• Consultancy background is preferred
• Strong project management experience on large-scale transformation programmes
• Confident senior stakeholder engagement with resilience under pressure