The Programme Manager will lead the delivery of large-scale public sector programmes within a complex estate and infrastructure environment. The role is responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, maintaining high-quality delivery standards, and embedding robust governance and reporting frameworks. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery & Oversight: Lead the execution of public sector infrastructure and estates programmes, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality parameters are met. Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to PMO governance frameworks, reporting standards, and risk management processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key interface with government departments, agencies, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. Resource Management: Work with the Head of PMO to allocate resources efficiently across the programme. Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate risks at a programme level, escalating where necessary. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee programme reporting, working closely with the Data & Reporting Strategic Lead to track key performance indicators. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential: Proven experience in programme or project management in infrastructure, construction or the delivery of physical products. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within a programme structure. Strong communication and relationship building skills both on Microsoft Teams and in a physical setting. The candidate should be able to use initiative and take ownership of programmes. Desirable: Experience in the construction industry and knowledge or RIBA plan of Work stages. Knowledge of public sector procurement and delivery. Experience using Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel and/or equivalent project tracking and reporting tools. PMO or Portfolio Management experience in lifecycle replacement. Strong knowledge of programme governance frameworks, risk management, and reporting structures. Values, Culture & Benefits Integrity : Building a Better World Business as a force for good: We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives. Net Zero by 2050: We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future. Charity Community Day: All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community. ❤️ Give as You Earn: Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in. Electric Vehicle Scheme – We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time. Understanding : Your Success is Our Success Annual Performance Development Reviews: We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus. Employee Assistance Program: Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs "The Better Way" Award & Recognition: Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility. DEI Champion: McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Team Social Events: Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues – it’s not all about work! ⚽ Team Sports: Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field. Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are! Professional Fees Paid: We understand you’re ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development. Private Healthcare via BUPA: Our colleagues’ health and well-being are our top priorities. Private Dental: We care about your smile as much as you do! Eyecare: See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage. ⏳ Flexibility : Finding the better way. Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression: Your potential is limitless here! Hybrid Work Approach: Work-life balance tailored to your lifestyle. Learning Management System: Never stop learning, growing, and improving thanks to our amazing LMS team. 25 Days Holiday Allowance: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate. ️ Buy/Sell AL: Flexible holiday so you can balance work and life your way. Bike to Work Scheme: A healthier, greener way to start your day! Pension Contribution : Flexible options to help secure your long-term financial well-being. Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan: Making your daily commute a little easier. Training & Development Scheme: Begin your career journey with a team that invests in you!