Job Description
Lead Programme Operations Manager
Contract role
Hybrid working - 50%
Our client is looking for a Lead Programme Operations Manager to play a key role within the Group Marketing Planning & PMO function. This senior position will oversee governance, prioritisation and reporting across major commercial programmes, ensuring our project teams deliver efficiently and effectively.
What you'll do
* Lead core programme governance, reporting and prioritisation
* Run key forums including Radar meetings and phase reviews
* Oversee change management, documentation and process adherence
* Maintain and evolve governance frameworks and PMO processes
* Manage planning systems (e.g., Monday.com)
* Align with cross-functional Ops, Engineering and Marketing teams on project data and dependencies
* Ensure accurate data feeds into programme dashboards
* Report on efficiency, velocity, effort and launch readiness
* Drive continuous improvement and support training across teams
What you'll bring
* Experience managing or leading PMO teams
* Strong understanding of PMO systems and how to set up and run them effectively
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects
* Calm, considered approach in a fast-paced environment
* Passion for process, PMO excellence and enabling high-quality delivery
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.