Programme Manager

Programme Manager – Transformation Delivery

Location: Worcestershire

Rate: Up to £675-725/day (inside)

Contract Type: Contract

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex business and technology transformation programme. This role requires hands-on delivery management, the ability to stabilise a challenging programme, and strong leadership across both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an in-flight transformation programme, identifying and addressing existing delivery challenges.
• Stabilise and realign programme delivery, ensuring clear plans, priorities, and stakeholder confidence.
• Manage offshore and third-party suppliers, ensuring delivery commitments are met.
• Build and strengthen the delivery team, identifying resourcing needs and securing the necessary capabilities.
• Translate business challenges into clear business cases and delivery objectives.
• Maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance, transparency, and control throughout delivery.
• Provide hands-on leadership, driving delivery while engaging with the detail where necessary (\”in the weeds\”).
• Support and upskill permanent staff, sharing knowledge and building internal delivery capability.
• Manage multiple parallel workstreams with interdependent deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and relevant external requirements.

Required Experience

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex transformation programmes.
• Experience stabilising and recovering programmes facing delivery challenges.
• Strong governance, stakeholder management, and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing offshore suppliers and multi-vendor delivery models.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement where needed.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise updates for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing internal teams.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to systems and process transformation in areas such as operations, real estate, or field services.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and governance standards.