At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational transformation projects and manage programme governance for senior leadership.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on large-scale operational change.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, remote/hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with immediate start and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving transformation and enhancing organisational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme governance, PMO leadership, and stakeholder management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: UK Remote / Hybrid (Travel as required)
Length: 6 Months initially
Start: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (inside)
The project: A major operational transformation programme requiring an experienced governance and delivery professional to bring structure, accountability and visibility across a complex portfolio of operational initiatives. Working closely with senior leadership, you will establish and drive programme governance, executive reporting, portfolio oversight and stakeholder alignment across multiple workstreams.
Experienced Programme Governance Manager, PMO Lead or Senior Programme Manager with a track record of operating within large-scale operational or transformation environments. You'll be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working within fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly.
You will be recognised for your ability to create structure from ambiguity, manage senior stakeholders, drive actions to completion and deliver high-quality executive reporting. Strong governance, portfolio management and communication skills are essential.
Key Projects You’ll Lead
- Owning the programme governance framework and reporting cadence, you'll play a key role in ensuring leadership teams have clear visibility of programme progress, risks, priorities and delivery outcomes.
- Owning and managing the fortnightly executive Steering Committee.
- Coordinating updates and reporting across multiple operational workstreams.
- Building executive-level reporting packs and presentation materials.
- Managing actions, decisions, dependencies and governance outputs.
- Developing and maintaining an integrated programme roadmap.
- Supporting monthly leadership and business review meetings.
- Managing schedules, agendas and stakeholder engagement across governance forums.
- Maintaining a clear programme and project portfolio tracker covering priority initiatives and wider backlog activities.
- Supporting governance design and continuous improvement across the programme.
- Providing oversight and coordination across workstream leads and operational stakeholders.
- Delivering ad-hoc reporting, analysis and programme support as required.
Key Experience
- Programme Governance Management
- PMO Leadership
- Executive Steering Committee management
- Portfolio and roadmap management
- Transformation programme delivery
- Senior stakeholder engagement
- Operational, logistics, supply chain or large-scale business change environments
- Executive reporting and board-level pack creation
- Risk, issue and dependency management
Immediate requirement with interview slots being arranged shortly. The successful candidate will be available to start within the coming weeks and be comfortable operating within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment. Apply ASAP.
Programme Manager employer: The MRJ Group
As a Programme Manager with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our remote and hybrid working options provide flexibility, while our commitment to operational excellence ensures you will be at the forefront of transformative projects, collaborating with senior leadership and gaining invaluable experience in governance and delivery. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
