Job Description
Reed Technology is working with a public sector organisation, currently seeking to hire a Programme Manager on a fixed-term contract basis until February 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a complex, multi-workstream programme involving technology, data, and systems
- Manage programme plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and budgets
- Establish and maintain strong programme governance, including reporting to senior stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across multiple workstreams
- Oversee service transition activities and ensure operational readiness for go-live
- Engage with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure aligned delivery
- Support delivery of data migration, system integration, and digital service components
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex programmes (not just projects)
- Strong programme governance, planning, and risk management experience
- Experience working across technology, data, and systems delivery
- Experience managing cross-organisational dependencies and third-party suppliers
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (including senior leadership)
- Ability to manage competing priorities within a structured programme environment
Desirable
- Experience with workforce transitions within organisational change programmes
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise platforms
- Experience working within or alongside the public sector
- Programme management certification (MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
Benefits
- Fixed-term contract until February 2027
- Salary up to £78,930 / year (DOE)
- Civil Service pension (28.97% employer contribution)
- 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 13 public holidays
- Hybrid working
