Program Manager
Posted 5 days ago by TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager role is a hybrid position based in London or Birmingham, focusing on leading a major programme of change for a professional body. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering multiple initiatives aimed at resolving operational challenges and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage complex projects effectively. The position is initially for 6 months and classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of a programme made up of multiple initiatives aimed at resolving known pain points.
- Create and maintain a clear programme plan, ensuring alignment with the business case and broader organisational objectives.
- Work with internal stakeholders to scope, prioritise, and refine initiatives.
- Ensure delivery of ‘quick wins’ while building towards more sustainable longer-term fixes.
- Navigate and manage a backlog of issues with pragmatism and a focus on efficiency.
- Provide programme-level governance, risk management, and reporting.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Programme Manager delivering business improvement or change programmes within membership or professional services environments.
- Strong ability to simplify complexity, bring structure, and drive outcomes.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, planning, and translating business needs into clear delivery pathways.
- Confident managing cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.
- Able to operate autonomously and bring a calm, delivery-focused mindset to a fast-moving environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Programme Manager Hybrid role – London or Birmingham (3 days per week on-site) 6 months initially - Outside IR35 We’re working with a leading professional body undergoing a major programme of change, focused on delivering a set of initiatives to address longstanding challenges. The goal is to define and implement straightforward, effective solutions that bring rapid improvements and operational stability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of a programme made up of multiple initiatives aimed at resolving known pain points.
- Create and maintain a clear programme plan, ensuring alignment with the business case and broader organisational objectives.
- Work with internal stakeholders to scope, prioritise, and refine initiatives.
- Ensure delivery of ‘quick wins’ while building towards more sustainable longer-term fixes.
- Navigate and manage a backlog of issues with pragmatism and a focus on efficiency.
- Provide programme-level governance, risk management, and reporting.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Programme Manager delivering business improvement or change programmes within membership or professional services environments.
- Strong ability to simplify complexity, bring structure, and drive outcomes.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, planning, and translating business needs into clear delivery pathways.
- Confident managing cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.
- Able to operate autonomously and bring a calm, delivery-focused mindset to a fast-moving environment.