Programme Manager – Fixed Term Contract

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a high‑profile UK Government programme. The role is based in London and will coordinate work across internal teams, external partners, suppliers and an international headquarters in Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of a multi‑project programme, meeting scope, schedule, budget and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain an integrated programme roadmap, managing work‑streams, dependencies and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure programme governance, financial performance, risk management and change control in line with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Build and sustain relationships with UK Government customers, strategic partners, suppliers and senior leadership.
• Navigate UK Government approval and change‑management processes to keep delivery on track.
• Provide regular executive‑level reporting to senior stakeholders in the UK and Germany.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying them across the programme.

Required profile

• Proven track record of delivering large, complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced matrix environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Programme and project management expertise.
• Strong governance, financial and risk management capabilities.
• Experience with UK Government procurement and approval processes.