Programme / Delivery Lead

Job Description

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Programme / Delivery Lead - Contract OpportunityDay Rate: £625-£650 (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 3 months (extension unlikely at this stage)Location: Fully RemoteSector: Government Public SectorSecurity Clearance: BPSS

We are currently supporting a Government Public Sector client in securing an experienced Programme / Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of a complex, multi-stream programme.

This is a high-impact role, ideal for a seasoned professional who can quickly embed into a fast-paced environment and provide structure, governance, and strategic oversight across multiple delivery workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead long-term programme planning and maintain core programme documentation
• Establish and manage robust governance, reporting, and approvals processes
• Oversee PMO activities across multiple interdependent workstreams
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths, ensuring timely escalation
• Maintain delivery momentum, particularly during periods of reduced team capacity
• Align internal teams and external suppliers into a single, coordinated delivery approach

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes across policy, commercial, and technical areas
• Formal xwzovoh programme/project management qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMI)
• Strong governance and senior stakeholder management experience (SROs, boards)
• Demonstrable ability to build relationships across government and with suppliers/ALBs
• Excellent planning, RAID management, and dependency tracking skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clear options and recommendations to senior stakeholders