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Programme Manager - Transformation Delivery

Location: Worcestershire

Rate: Up to £(Apply online only)/day (inside)

Contract: initial 6 months

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex business and technology transformation programme. This role requires hands-on delivery management, the ability to stabilise a challenging programme, and strong leadership across both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of an in-flight transformation programme, identifying and addressing existing delivery challenges.
Stabilise and realign programme delivery, ensuring clear plans, priorities, and stakeholder confidence.
Manage offshore and third-party suppliers, ensuring delivery commitments are met.
Build and strengthen the delivery team, identifying resourcing needs and securing the necessary capabilities.
Translate business challenges into clear business cases and delivery objectives.
Maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance, transparency, and control throughout delivery.
Provide hands-on leadership, driving delivery while engaging with the detail where necessary ("in the weeds").
Support and upskill permanent staff, sharing knowledge and building internal delivery capability.
Manage multiple parallel workstreams with interdependent deliverables.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and relevant external requirements.Required Experience

Proven track record of successfully delivering complex transformation programmes.
Experience stabilising and recovering programmes facing delivery challenges.
Strong governance, stakeholder management, and risk management capabilities.
Experience managing offshore suppliers and multi-vendor delivery models.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement where needed.
Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise updates for senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing internal teams.Desirable Experience

Exposure to systems and process transformation in areas such as operations, real estate, or field services.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and governance standards