Civiteq
Principal Consultant - Programmes
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About Civiteq
Civiteq is a specialist consultancy working at the intersection of technology, change, and public services. We support organisations delivering complex digital transformation programmes, including major ERP implementations. We help them to design, deliver, and embed change that genuinely works for people.
We're known for our collaborative culture, deep subject-matter expertise, and practical, people-centred approach to delivery.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Principal Consultant - Programmes to join our growing consulting team.
This is a senior role for an accomplished programme professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys helping organisations deliver large-scale transformation successfully. You'll lead major client engagements, often involving multiple workstreams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders, while providing strategic advice and hands-on delivery leadership.
You'll be trusted to shape programmes from mobilisation through to successful delivery, building strong client relationships and creating the confidence that turns projects into long-term partnerships.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Principal Consultant, you will:
- Lead the mobilisation, planning, and delivery of complex transformation programmes
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including Programme Directors, SROs, and executive leadership teams
- Conduct discovery and diagnostic activities, developing recommendations, roadmaps, and delivery plans
- Take ownership of programme outcomes, including scope, schedule, quality, risks, and dependencies
- Establish and lead effective governance structures, reporting forums, and Programme Boards
- Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, suppliers, and partner organisations
- Lead and mentor consulting teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional development
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities within existing accounts and contributing to follow-on engagements
- Work closely with Civiteq leadership to develop consulting approaches, delivery frameworks, and thought leadership
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Requirements
We're looking for an experienced programme leader with a track record of delivering complex transformation programmes and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Leading large-scale digital transformation or ERP programmes
- Managing multi-workstream delivery and programme governance
- Working with senior stakeholders and executive teams
- Leading consulting or delivery teams in complex environments
- Managing programme risks, budgets, resources, and delivery outcomes
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Desirable Experience
- UK public sector or local government transformation programmes
- Enterprise technology, cloud, or ERP implementations
- Multi-supplier delivery environments
- PMO, assurance, or programme controls experience
- Contributing to bids, Statements of Work, and resourcing plans
- Identifying growth opportunities within client accounts
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Benefits
You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your work makes a real impact. We offer:
- Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 per year. We are committed to offering salaries that are fair, competitive, and aligned to experience and capability
- This role is fully remote, but there will be a requirement to travel to client sites. We aim to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person engagement
- Opportunities to shape how we grow and win work
- A supportive culture that values innovation, integrity, and excellence
- Contributory Pension - employer contribution of 5%, if the employee contributes 3%
- Colleague bonus scheme - based on company profitability and achievement of individual objectives
- Access to Yu Life
- Private Medical with BUPA
- Health Cash Plan
- Dental Cash plan
- Life Assurance * 3
- Holidays starting at 25 days but increase with length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Car Salary sacrifice scheme (once passed probation)
- An individual learning budget, enabling you to own your development for each financial year
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