Programme Manager (Ref: 196143)
Contact: daniel.scott@forsythbarnes.com
Salary; £80,000
Location: Nuneaton
About Us
They are a well-established consumer organisation undergoing a critical phase of transformation. Significant investment is being made into building a high-performing Transformation function, focused on delivering meaningful, cross-functional change across the business.
Job Description
As Programme Manager, you will play a key role within the Transformation Office, owning and delivering programmes that cut across multiple business areas.
This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, translating complex challenges into structured, deliverable outcomes.
You will operate as a generalist programme leader, flexing across different initiatives depending on business priorities. Programmes are likely to span:
* Operational and supply chain transformation
* Working capital and margin improvement initiatives
* S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
* Warehouse / logistics and fulfilment programmes
* Product, data, and technology-enabled change
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage end-to-end programme delivery, including plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes
* Establish and run effective programme governance, ensuring clear visibility for senior leadership
* Translate complex challenges into clear, structured delivery plans
* Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, including commercial, operational, and technology teams
* Partner with Finance to track benefits realisation and financial performance
* Support and guide Project Managers across programme workstreams
* Adapt quickly across multiple initiatives, bringing structure to evolving priorities
What Success Looks Like
* Programmes delivered on time, with strong business adoption
* Measurable impact on business performance (e.g. cost, margin, efficiency)
* Clear, effective governance that enables confident decision-making
* Strong stakeholder alignment across complex environments
Requirements
Essential Experience
* Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes in complex organisations
* Strong track record operating across multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams
* Ability to bridge business and technology, working effectively with product, engineering, or digital teams
* Experience managing senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level
Solid understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments
Highly Desirable
* Experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-led businesses
* Exposure to:
* Supply chain or operational transformation
* S&OP or planning processes
* Warehouse management or logistics programmes
* Background in consulting or fast-paced transformation environments
Benefits
* Hybrid working model
* Comprehensive benefits package including:
* Annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension contribution
* Health & wellbeing support
* Retail and lifestyle discounts