Programme Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Practicus
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex, high-profile, multi-agency programme in the public sector for a duration of 6 months. The position requires immediate ownership of the programme, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multi-agency programmes and change management practices. This is a pivotal role that demands a seasoned professional capable of establishing structure and driving delivery forward.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take immediate ownership of programme involving several workstreams
- Re-establish the programme's structure and define a clear critical path for delivery
- Lead and coordinate activity across multiple agencies and departments
- Provide direct support to a highly engaged leadership team
- Ensure consistent communication and alignment among key stakeholders
- Apply change management and PMO best practices to drive delivery forward
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-agency programmes - local authority experience strongly preferred but experience in central government and police also relevant
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental coordination
- Confident handling sensitive and high-profile projects
- Adept at working directly with executive leadership and navigating political dynamics
- Experience of managing multi-agency working and several workstreams
- Practical knowledge of change management and PMO structures
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Programme Manager - Immediate start required!
About the Role:
We have an urgent opportunity working in the public sector for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex, high-profile, multi agency programme over the next 6 months. This is a pivotal role which requires a seasoned professional who can quickly establish structure, manage multiple stakeholders, and navigate sensitive issues with confidence and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take immediate ownership of programme involving several workstreams
- Re-establish the programme's structure and define a clear critical path for delivery
- Lead and coordinate activity across multiple agencies and departments
- Provide direct support to a highly engaged leadership team
- Ensure consistent communication and alignment among key stakeholders
- Apply change management and PMO best practices to drive delivery forward
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-agency programmes - local authority experience strongly preferred but experience in central government and police also relevant.
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental coordination
- Confident handling sensitive and high-profile projects
- Adept at working directly with executive leadership and navigating political dynamics
- Experience of managing multi-agency working and several workstreams
- Practical knowledge of change management and PMO structures
Key details:
- Immediate start required!
- Duration - 6 months
- Rate - c.£550 per day
- OUTSIDE IR35
- Location - Northwest London
- 3 days per week