Parkside Recruitment
Programme Manager
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Programme Manager – Complex Government Programme Delivery
Location: UK (hybrid working – office and remote options available) Travel: UK and occasional European travel required
My client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex, high-profile UK government programme within a global organisation. This senior role requires taking ownership of programme outcomes, coordinating multiple projects, workstreams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
As the central point of accountability, you will translate strategic objectives into clear delivery plans, driving alignment across internal functions, external partners, and international teams. Collaborating closely with UK government stakeholders, key partners, local suppliers, and global headquarters, the role involves overseeing programme governance, financial performance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
This is a unique opportunity to operate at a senior level, influencing the direction and success of a strategically important programme while working with stakeholders across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Own the complete programme lifecycle—from initiation and planning through execution, integration, and close-out.
- Coordinate multiple projects, workstreams, suppliers, and functional teams into a single delivery roadmap.
- Establish and maintain:
- Programme governance frameworks.
- Reporting structures.
- Risk management and delivery processes.
- Ensure successful delivery across technical, operational, regulatory, and commercial areas.
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Financial & Commercial Management
- Take overall accountability for a multi-million-pound programme budget, including:
- Forecasting.
- Cost control.
- Financial reporting.
- Financial risk management.
- Monitor expenditure across multiple workstreams and maintain financial transparency.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and delivery risks at the programme level.
- Ensure adherence to relevant compliance and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder & Government Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with:
- Government bodies.
- Customers.
- Partners.
- Suppliers.
- External stakeholders.
- Represent the organisation in:
- Senior stakeholder meetings.
- Programme reviews.
- Negotiations.
- Escalations.
- Manage approvals, regulatory processes, and stakeholder expectations.
- Translate complex operational challenges into clear recommendations and actions.
International & Matrix Leadership
- Act as the primary interface between UK programme delivery teams and international headquarters.
- Provide integrated reporting covering:
- Programme progress.
- Financial performance.
- Risks, dependencies, and strategic issues.
- Coordinate local and international teams across multiple functions without direct reporting authority.
- Drive collaboration through:
- Effective communication.
- Influence.
- Stakeholder alignment.
Technology, Risk & Operational Coordination
- Work closely with technical teams, suppliers, and integrators to support delivery.
- Identify, assess, and manage:
- Operational risks.
- Technical risks.
- Security and logistical risks.
- Ensure programme objectives remain aligned with business strategy and delivery capability.
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About You
To excel in this role, you should possess a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-project programmes. Essential qualifications include:
- 10+ years’ professional experience in project, programme, or delivery management roles.
- 5+ years’ experience at Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager level.
- Demonstrated ability to manage:
- Large, complex programmes with multiple dependencies, timelines, and competing priorities.
- Multi-million-pound budgets, including planning, forecasting, cost control, and financial risk management.
- Exceptional stakeholder management experience with:
- Senior executives and international leadership teams.
- Suppliers, government bodies, regulators, or public-sector customers.
- Proven ability to operate effectively within a matrix organisation, managing teams and functions without direct authority.
- Experience establishing:
- Programme governance.
- Reporting structures.
- Risk frameworks and delivery methodologies.
- Familiarity with recognised methodologies such as:
- MSP (Managing Successful Programmes).
- PRINCE2 (Practitioner level).
- PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) or equivalent.
- Experience in hybrid delivery environments (combining waterfall and agile approaches).
- A formal programme management certification (such as MSP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner) is advantageous but not essential where significant practical experience is demonstrated.
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