Job Description

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.