Programme Manager Target Operating Model (TOM) Implementation ?? Location: West London (Hybrid) ?? Contract: Government contract until end of December, Outside of IR35 ?? Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major programme implementing a new Target Operating Model (TOM) across a government organisation. This is a senior, strategic role requiring someone who can confidently operate at both programme leadership and hands-on delivery levels. The successful candidate will work closely with executive stakeholders to shape programme direction, align workstreams, manage complex risks and dependencies, and ensure delivery momentum. This role requires exceptional stakeholder leadership, strong programme structuring capability, and a pragmatic, outcome-focused mindset. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for the TOM implementation programme Shape programme structure, workstreams, governance, and delivery approach Engage and influence Executive and senior leadership stakeholders to drive alignment and decision-making Manage programme-level risks, issues, dependencies, and progress Ensure coherence and integration across multiple change and delivery workstreams Drive delivery through hands-on leadership where requirednot just oversight Bring pace, clarity, and accountability to all elements of the programme Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading complex transformation and organisational change programmes Strong track record delivering Target Operating Model or major operating model change initiatives Able to operate confidently and credibly with Executive-level stakeholders Excellent programme structuring, governance, and delivery management capability Able to move comfortably between strategic thinking and practical delivery Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and effective in fast-moving or ambiguous environments Hands-on approach, able to step into delivery detail when needed Were looking for someone who combines strategic programme leadership with relentless delivery focusbringing pace, structure, and clarity to ensure successful implementation of the new operating model. The Programme Manager is required 9 months initially; hybrid working (2-3 days in the office); and is Outside of IR35. Due to the large number of responses currently being received, it is not always possible to reply to every application.