Programme Delivery Manager
Day Rate: £775-£825/day Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months
Extension Potential: Possible Clearance: BPSS
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester
Hybrid: 1 day per week in base location, monthly London travel
Overview
This is a high-profile Programme Delivery Manager role within a nationally visible government programme. The successful candidate will establish governance, delivery frameworks and operating structures whilst simultaneously driving delivery across a complex stakeholder environment. The programme is externally facing, highly scrutinised and operates across multiple government and delivery partners.
Hiring Manager Insight
The hiring manager is seeking a self-starting programme leader who can create structure where little currently exists. The successful candidate should be able to establish governance, create momentum, influence stakeholders and deliver outcomes without requiring significant direction.
Role Summary
Lead programme delivery across a high-profile government initiative
Establish governance and assurance structures
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and partners
Drive delivery outcomes through influence and leadership
Key Responsibilities
Create governance frameworks
Establish programme operating models
Manage stakeholders and delivery partners
Maintain programme controls, reporting and assurance
Manage risks, issues and dependencies
What We Are Looking For
Large scale programme delivery experience
Government or public-sector delivery experience
Leadership without authority
Stakeholder management
Programme governance and assurance expertise
Comfortable operating through ambiguity
Stakeholder Landscape
Government departments
Local government organisations
Delivery partners
Senior leaders and programme boards
Policy, data and digital teams
Ideal Background
Programme Manager
Programme Delivery Manager
Transformation Programme Manager
Business Change Manager
Portfolio Delivery Lead
Summary
Excellent opportunity for a senior Programme Delivery Manager to lead delivery within a complex government programme and create the structures needed for long-term
