Programme / Delivery Lead - Contract Opportunity Day Rate: £625-£650 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 3 months (extension unlikely at this stage) Location: Fully Remote Sector: Government Public Sector Security Clearance: BPSS We are currently supporting a Government Public Sector client in securing an experienced Programme / Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of a complex, multi-stream programme. This is a high-impact role, ideal for a seasoned professional who can quickly embed into a fast-paced environment and provide structure, governance, and strategic oversight across multiple delivery workstreams. Key Responsibilities Lead long-term programme planning and maintain core programme documentation Establish and manage robust governance, reporting, and approvals processes Oversee PMO activities across multiple interdependent workstreams Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths, ensuring timely escalation Maintain delivery momentum, particularly during periods of reduced team capacity Align internal teams and external suppliers into a single, coordinated delivery approach Key Requirements Essential: Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes across policy, commercial, and technical areas Formal programme/project management qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMI) Strong governance and senior stakeholder management experience (SROs, boards) Demonstrable ability to build relationships across government and with suppliers/ALBs Excellent planning, RAID management, and dependency tracking skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clear options and recommendations to senior stakeholders
