Programme Manager - Digital, Data & Business Transformation

We are currently recruiting for a Programme Manager to work a 7-month contract remotely for our client. This role will require occasional travel to meetings in Bristol, London, or Birmingham.

Role Overview

Our client are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead delivery within a large-scale, multi-year transformation programme. This role requires a strong digital change background-we are specifically looking for some-one who has led complex transformation programmes spanning digital, data, and business change, rather than purely technical delivery. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping and delivering transformation aligned to organisational strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders including the Programme SRO and Delivery Director.

Programme Context

• Large, complex transformation programme (~2 years)
• Multi-million-pound budget environment
• Core focus areas:
  • Digital and data transformation
  • Operating model design and implementation
  • Business change and ways of working

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Leadership

• Lead delivery across multiple workstreams within a major transformation programme
• Translate programme vision into structured delivery plans and outcomes
• Drive delivery aligned to government project delivery standards

Digital Change Transformation

• Lead complex digital change initiatives, ensuring integration between technology, data, and business operations
• Drive adoption of new ways of working across the organisation
• Ensure transformation is business-led, not purely technology-led

Governance, Risk & Assurance

• Establish and manage programme governance and reporting
• Oversee risk, issue, and dependency management across workstreams
• Ensure robust assurance processes and compliance

Stakeholder Management

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across government and corporate functions
• Support decision-making in complex, high-profile environments
• Build strong partnerships across delivery, commercial, and policy areas

Planning & Control

• Manage programme plans, budgets, and resource allocation
• Oversee a workstream budget of c. £2m with a lean Matrix team (5-6 resources)
• Deliver against time, cost, and quality expectations

Benefits & Business Case

• Lead business case development and approvals
• Drive benefits realisation and value delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong digital change background (critical requirement)
• Proven experience delivering complex transformation programmes across digital, data, and business change
• Strong programme delivery credibility, with demonstrable outcomes
• Experience operating in structured governance environments
• Advanced stakeholder management across senior and complex organisations
• Strong financial, risk, and dependency management experience
• Experience using agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches

Desirable Experience

• Public sector/government experience
• Exposure to commercial transformation programmes
• Familiarity with Government Project Delivery standards

Qualifications

• MSP, APMQ, or equivalent programme delivery qualification (preferred)
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Working Environment

• Lean, delivery-focused team (not large-scale line management)
• High-impact, fast-paced transformation setting
• Complex stakeholder landscape with significant organisational visibility

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Programme Manager who:

• Has led end-to-end digital transformation and business change programmes
• Can bridge the gap between digital, data, and organisational change
• Is comfortable working in ambiguity and complexity
• Brings strong stakeholder influence and delivery focus within lean environments

Not Suitable For

• Candidates focused purely on technical delivery or product-based agile roles
• Digital Delivery Managers without broader transformation experience
• Candidates lacking full programme life cycle delivery experience
• Very senior profiles used to leading large hierarchical teams rather than lean programmes

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.

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