Programme Director

Programme Director / Hybrid

Location:

Manchester or London Closing date 12th August 2026

A senior leadership role accountable for delivering some of DCC’s most complex, high‑value and strategically critical programmes. This is a unique opportunity to lead large‑scale transformation, influence executive‑level decisions, and drive measurable outcomes across the business

We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.

Today, we’re deeply invested in building a resilient, sustainable smart energy network that drives transformation. Our success is driven by curiosity, ambition, and tenacity.

Tomorrow, we see vast opportunities for growth and development, contributing to decarbonisation and the Net Zero mission. We’ll continually develop Smart DCC, to fulfil our obligations to consumers, and achieve even more with our customers, partners, and each other. Join us and development opportunities range from talent programmes, academies and always on learning to exposure to senior stakeholders and industry experts, contributing to complex projects and constant support to drive your own development.

Together, we embrace change, unite in our shared passions and support each other. Working as one team and across our industry, we rise to the challenge to shape Smart DCC, and the future.

A career at Smart DCC means being part of something bigger – a dynamic organisation that’s not just helping transform energy but also shaping the future. We offer a unique, fulfilling environment where you can thrive today, develop for tomorrow, and achieve together.

• Translate organisational strategy into programme objectives that align with regulatory, customer and corporate expectations.
• Lead programme governance, establishing decision‑making structures, steering groups, and assurance checkpoints.
• Own and manage multi‑million‑pound budgets, ensuring value for money, financial control and commercial rigour.
• Drive proactive risk mitigation, including interdependency management, recovery planning and horizon scanning.
• Build trusted relationships with regulators, suppliers, internal teams and executive stakeholders, communicating progress and securing alignment

• A proven track record of delivering large, complex, multi‑million‑pound programmes with diverse stakeholder landscapes.
• Strong financial governance experience, including budgeting, forecasting and commercial management.
• The ability to influence and engage effectively at Executive and Board level.
• Expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance and benefits realisation.
• Proven capability in supplier management, procurement frameworks and commercial negotiation.

While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally. At DCC we reward fairly and recognise fully because our continued success depends on our people.

We also offer a competitive 8 days per month hybrid work policy for most roles as well as competitive salaries with regular benchmarking, bonuses tied to personal and company performance. Our core benefits include pension, generous leave allowance, private healthcare and range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to you.

As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Stephanie