AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction. On behalf of PwC, we are recruiting for a Programme Manager (PMO) - Cost Improvement (NHS) on an i nitial 3- month contract based in Kendal/Cumbria. It will be a hybrid model. Join us as a Programme Manager: To support the identification, development, and delivery of Cost Improvement Plans (CIP) within an NHS environment, driving sustainable financial savings across clinical and operational areas. The role focuses on engaging senior stakeholders, translating data into actionable insights, and ensuring effective programme governance to deliver measurable efficiencies across medical and surgical services. What you'll do: Lead end-to-end delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP) within NHS settings Establish and manage PMO structures, governance, reporting, and tracking of savings delivery Engage and influence C-suite stakeholders, presenting progress, risks, and opportunities Identify and develop new cost-saving initiatives through workshops, data analysis, and stakeholder challenge Facilitate workshops with clinical (medical/surgical) and operational teams to drive opportunity identification Translate and present complex data insights from analysts into clear, actionable recommendations Monitor delivery against financial targets, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives Produce high-quality programme reporting, including status updates, RAID logs, and savings tracking Support embedding of cost improvement initiatives into business-as-usual processes The skills you'll need: Proven experience within NHS Strong background in programme management / PMO leadership Demonstrated experience working with C-suite stakeholders in complex organisations Experience in identifying and delivering financial savings plans within healthcare Ability to facilitate workshops and challenge stakeholders to uncover efficiency opportunities Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting and presenting data insights Experience across medical and/or surgical services Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement. Next Steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business