Job Title: Project / Program Manager Location: Basildon, Essex, UK (Fully Onsite) Contract Duration: 6 months Scope of Role You will report to the Programme Director and/or Programme Manager, owning full responsibility for delivering projects from planning through to closeout. You’ll coordinate multi-functional teams (including 3rd parties), manage risk, and ensure delivery within time, scope, and budget. ✅ Core Requirements Experience: 10–12 years in Project/Programme Management Essential Skills: Project Planning & Execution Risk & Issue Management Stakeholder Management Governance & Change Control Budget Management Strong Communication & Leadership Responsibilities Planning Define project brief and delivery approach Set and manage client expectations Establish project governance in line with methodology Build business case and secure stakeholder approvals Create high-level schedules, cost/resource estimates Plan for testing, training, communication & transition Execution Maintain project controls, plans, budgets, timelines Regularly report status to stakeholders Facilitate governance meetings & steer corrective actions Manage cross-functional & 3rd party teams Track actuals vs. budget; manage time reporting Monitor risks, issues, and change requests Closeout Gain formal acceptance from sponsor Conduct project closure and lessons learned Finalise contracts, archive materials Support seamless handover to BAU Additional Notes Weekend support may be required during implementation Strong emphasis on structured governance and methodology Close collaboration with internal teams, PMO, and client stakeholders