Digital & Data Programme Manager – 7‑month contract

About the role

This contract position is with a government‑backed organisation operating in the housing sector. You will lead a large, multi‑million‑pound transformation programme focused on digital and data initiatives, operating model redesign, and business change.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery across multiple transformation workstreams, translating strategic objectives into concrete programme plans.
• Drive digital, data, and organisational change initiatives while managing governance, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Oversee programme plans, resource allocation and benefits realisation, ensuring alignment with time, cost, quality and benefit targets.
• Develop and maintain business cases, reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across complex public‑sector environments.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in digital transformation and change management within large‑scale programmes.
• Proven track record delivering complex programmes that span digital, data, operating model and business change.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.
• Public‑sector or government experience with MSP, APMQ or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with Government Project Delivery Standards.

Required skills