This newly created senior leadership position will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of a Major Government Programme (NTC ) that forms part of the UK’s most significant national projects. As Programme Director, you will be supporting the delivery of the government’s PNT programme, helping to address strategic risks to the UK. Accordingly, this role carries high visibility, substantial responsibility and direct accountability to senior government stakeholders.
This role will be pivotal in shaping and leading a newly formed Programme, setting its vision, structure and long-term direction. It will galvanise internal and external teams, mobilising expertise and resources around a critical mission to deliver one of the UK’s most significant national programmes.
This world-first Programme is unprecedented in scale and complexity – nothing like this has been delivered before. It is essential to protecting critical interests and strengthening the UK’s digital infrastructure.
Key responsibilities:
To ensure the Programme delivers its intended benefits, on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards, while managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations at the highest level.
* Strategic Leadership – Set the Programme vision, objectives, and delivery strategy in alignment with government priorities and Programme goals.
* Delivery Oversight – Lead and coordinate multiple interdependent projects, ensuring integration and coherence across workstreams.
* Accountable for strategic procurement and commercial supplier management – Applying strong financial and commercial acumen to manage substantial budgets and complex contracts in technically demanding environments.
* Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with Ministers, senior officials, delivery partners, and external stakeholders.
* Governance & Assurance – Establish robust governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and assurance processes in line with GMPP and Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) standards.
* Risk & Issue Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic risks, escalating where necessary to the SRO or Programme board.
* Resource & Budget Management – Oversee Programme budgets, secure funding, and ensure optimal use of resources, including supplier and contract management.
* Benefits Realisation – Ensure that the Programme delivers measurable outcomes and benefits, tracking progress against agreed KPIs.
* Capability Building – Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Programme team, fostering a culture of delivery excellence.