Programme Delivery Manager

Programme Delivery Manager

Day Rate: £775-£825/day Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months

Extension Potential: Possible Clearance: BPSS

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Hybrid: 1 day per week in base location, monthly London travel

Overview

This is a high-profile Programme Delivery Manager role within a nationally visible government programme. The successful candidate will establish governance, delivery frameworks and operating structures whilst simultaneously driving delivery across a complex stakeholder environment. The programme is externally facing, highly scrutinised and operates across multiple government and delivery partners.

Hiring Manager Insight

The hiring manager is seeking a self-starting programme leader who can create structure where little currently exists. The successful candidate should be able to establish governance, create momentum, influence stakeholders and deliver outcomes without requiring significant direction.

Role Summary

Lead programme delivery across a high-profile government initiative Establish governance and assurance structures Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and partners Drive delivery outcomes through influence and leadership

Key Responsibilities

Create governance frameworks Establish programme operating models Manage stakeholders and delivery partners Maintain programme controls, reporting and assurance Manage risks, issues and dependencies

What We Are Looking For

Large scale programme delivery experience Government or public-sector delivery experience Leadership without authority Stakeholder management Programme governance and assurance expertise Comfortable operating through ambiguity

Stakeholder Landscape

Government departments Local government organisations Delivery partners Senior leaders and programme boards Policy, data and digital teams

Ideal Background

Programme Manager Programme Delivery Manager Transformation Programme Manager Business Change Manager Portfolio Delivery Lead

Summary

Excellent opportunity for a senior Programme Delivery Manager to lead delivery within a complex government programme and create the structures needed for long-term