My client is at the beginning of a major 3‑year public-sector transformation programme and is looking for a Programme Manager to join at the start and help shape everything from day one.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the foundation of a large‑scale, high‑impact digital transformation, working closely with experienced leaders and a blended delivery team.
Joining at the very start means:
✅ You help shape the direction of multiple discovery workstreams
✅You influence processes, structure, governance and delivery rhythm
✅You build the initial relationships with senior stakeholders
✅You get to embed best practices from day one
What You’ll Be Doing:
➡️ Coordinating multi‑million‑pound programme activity
➡️Managing RAID, reporting, governance and day‑to‑day progress
➡️Supporting a blended client/consultancy team
➡️Working closely with a Programme Lead and engagement leadership
➡️Driving discovery → alpha → beta phases across key service areas
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Proven experience delivering public sector digital programmes
✔️ Strong understanding of the GDS lifecycle
✔️ Have experience managing £20–50m programme budgets
✔️Proactive, structured, organised delivery style
✔️SC‑clearable (must have lived in the UK 5+ years)
Location & Working Pattern
Hybrid – Liverpool (3 days/week initially)
Occasional travel to London
Salary
Around £80k–£85k
If you're someone who loves stepping into meaningful transformation at the moment it begins, this is the perfect role.