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.