Transformation program manager - lgr project

• Transformation Programme Manager - LGR Programme
• Devon - Onsite 3 days a week
• 12 month contract - potential 2 year programme
• Inside of IR35
• £700 per day

We are looking for an experienced and driven Portfolio / Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering (LGR) programme. This is a unique opportunity to operate at both a strategic and operational level, working alongside senior leaders, including the Portfolio Director and Board, to ensure the successful delivery of a high-profile, complex transformation programme.

About the Role

As Portfolio Manager, you will provide leadership, coordination, and governance across a diverse portfolio of programmes. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help shape strategy, drive delivery, and ensure alignment with the clients vision.

You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders, helping to remove barriers, maintain momentum, and ensure excellence in programme governance and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of the LGR portfolio
• Act as a strategic partner to the Portfolio Director and Board
• Coordinate governance, reporting, and forward planning across programmes
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID), ensuring proactive resolution
• Support and influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisations
• Provide leadership to the Portfolio & Programme Management Office (PMO)
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across all programmes
• Drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.

About You

You are an experienced portfolio or programme management professional with a proven ability to deliver in complex environments.

Key experience:

• Portfolio/programme management within large or complex organisations
• Leading large-scale transformation or change initiatives
• Building and managing high-performing teams and stakeholder networks
• Experience working in Local Government.

If you are available and interested, please apply today!