Transformation Program Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Lorien
£700 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Devon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Transformation Programme Manager will lead the LGR programme in Devon, focusing on both strategic and operational aspects of a complex transformation initiative. This role involves collaboration with senior leaders to ensure successful delivery and governance across a diverse portfolio of programmes. The position requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive continuous improvement and alignment with the client's vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of the LGR portfolio
- Act as a strategic partner to the Portfolio Director and Board
- Coordinate governance, reporting, and forward planning across programmes
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID), ensuring proactive resolution
- Support and influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisations
- Provide leadership to the Portfolio & Programme Management Office (PMO)
- Ensure effective communication and alignment across all programmes
- Drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture
Key Skills:
- Portfolio/programme management within large or complex organisations
- Leading large-scale transformation or change initiatives
- Building and managing high-performing teams and stakeholder networks
- Experience working in Local Government
Salary (Rate): £700 daily
City: Devon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Transformation Programme Manager - LGR Programme Devon - Onsite 3 days a week 12 month contract - potential 2 year programme Inside of IR35 £700 per day We are looking for an experienced and driven Portfolio / Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering (LGR) programme. This is a unique opportunity to operate at both a strategic and operational level , working alongside senior leaders, including the Portfolio Director and Board, to ensure the successful delivery of a high-profile, complex transformation programme.
About the Role As Portfolio Manager, you will provide leadership, coordination, and governance across a diverse portfolio of programmes. Acting as a trusted advisor , you will help shape strategy, drive delivery, and ensure alignment with the clients vision. You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders, helping to remove barriers, maintain momentum, and ensure excellence in programme governance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of the LGR portfolio
- Act as a strategic partner to the Portfolio Director and Board
- Coordinate governance, reporting, and forward planning across programmes
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID), ensuring proactive resolution
- Support and influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisations
- Provide leadership to the Portfolio & Programme Management Office (PMO)
- Ensure effective communication and alignment across all programmes
- Drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
About You You are an experienced portfolio or programme management professional with a proven ability to deliver in complex environments. Key experience: Portfolio/programme management within large or complex organisations Leading large-scale transformation or change initiatives Building and managing high-performing teams and stakeholder networks Experience working in Local Government. If you are available and interested, please apply today!