Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Posted 7 days ago by Syntax Consultancy

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£58,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire, UK
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Agile Methodology Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Cost Control Management Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology Resource Management Scheduling Stakeholder Management

Summary: Programme Manager required for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Nottinghamshire, with a strong possibility of extension to 12 months. The role involves managing a portfolio of complex business change and improvement initiatives within a growing government organization. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with three days remote and two days in the Mansfield office, and includes a competitive salary and benefits package. The start date is ASAP in Spring 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Programme Management of a portfolio of complex business change/improvement programmes including: IT, Technology, Commercial + Procurement initiatives.
  • Comfortable managing multiple programme workstreams + balancing competing priorities.
  • Shaping programme delivery plans, controls + approaches.
  • Ensuring delivery of programme benefits + outcomes across a portfolio of programme initiatives.
  • Programme-level RAID management, risks/issues, programme governance + supporting decision-making at board level.
  • Managing programme finances, cost control, scheduling, resource management, risks + dependencies.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence up to board level.
  • Programme pipeline management + ensuring the right projects are prioritised.
  • Programme reporting, including monthly highlight reports + performance updates + quarterly reporting for C-suite and Programme Board.
  • Qualifications/Tools: MS Project Online, P3O, MoR, MoV, MoP, P3M3, PRINCE2, OGC Best Practice, APM, PMI, Agile, Waterfall.
  • Government, Public Sector, or GOV.UK sector experience preferred.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in programme management of complex business change/improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Experience with programme-level RAID management and governance.
  • Proficiency in managing programme finances and resources.
  • Familiarity with MS Project Online and various programme management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, etc.).
  • Experience in the Government or Public Sector.

Salary (Rate): £58,000 yearly

City: Nottinghamshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Programme Manager

Nottinghamshire (Hybrid)

6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

£58,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Programme Manager needed for a 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract with a strong possibly of extension to 12 Months. Start ASAP in Spring 2026.

Hybrid Working - with 3 days working remotely (WFH) + 2 days based from the Mansfield office.

Managing a programme of business change/improvement initiatives. A chance to work with an established + growing Government organisation.

Benefits include: £58,000 Salary (DOE) + 28% Employer Pension Contribution + 27.5 Days Annual Leave (plus 6 optional days + BHs) + 26 Weeks Parental Leave + Hybrid/Flexible Working + Free Onsite Parking + More.

  • Programme Management of a portfolio of complex business change/improvement programmes including: IT, Technology, Commercial + Procurement initiatives.
  • Comfortable managing multiple programme workstreams + balancing competing priorities.
  • Shaping programme delivery plans, controls + approaches.
  • Ensuring delivery of programme benefits + outcomes across a portfolio of programme initiatives.
  • Programme-level RAID management, risks/issues, programme governance + supporting decision-making at board level.
  • Managing programme finances, cost control, scheduling, resource management, risks + dependencies.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence up to board level.
  • Programme pipeline management + ensuring the right projects are prioritised.
  • Programme reporting, including monthly highlight reports + performance updates + quarterly reporting for C-suite and Programme Board.
  • Qualifications/Tools: MS Project Online, P3O, MoR, MoV, MoP, P3M3, PRINCE2, OGC Best Practice, APM, PMI, Agile, Waterfall.
  • Government, Public Sector, or GOV.UK sector experience preferred.
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