Head of Programme Management
Hybrid - York (2-3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to £84,000 + benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Programme Management to lead the strategic oversight, governance, and delivery of a complex portfolio of programmes and commercial projects within an innovation-focused organisation.
Reporting to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, this role will provide leadership across multi-programme delivery, ensuring alignment to organisational strategy, effective governance, risk management, and successful outcomes realisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading complex multi-programme portfolios from mobilisation through to delivery and closure
* Establishing robust governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks
* Managing programme risks, dependencies, financial oversight, and supplier relationships
* Driving cross-programme planning, prioritisation, and continuous improvement
* Coaching and leading Programme Managers within a Matrix-managed environment
* Engaging senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams
Key experience required:
1. Significant experience leading complex programme portfolios
2. Strong governance, assurance, and reporting expertise
3. Programme management qualifications such as MSP, PRINCE2, or APM
4. Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skill...