Programme Manager - Strategic Delivery & Transformation

An opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join a well-established health research organisation and charity supporting large-scale medical research to improve disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

As a Programme Manager, you will lead delivery across a portfolio of strategic growth initiatives, providing structure, oversight and direction to support successful outcomes.

This is a 6-month contract-based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits.

• Lead planning and coordination across a portfolio of revenue-generating initiatives.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, milestones, ownership and timelines.
• Monitor dependencies, assumptions, risks and key delivery pathways.
• Maintain momentum across multiple initiatives by coordinating planning and addressing delivery obstacles.
• Introduce practical programme management processes that improve visibility and delivery confidence.
• Work with initiative leads to strengthen planning, sequencing and execution.
• Produce clear reporting to support effective decision-making and provide senior stakeholders with visibility of progress, risks and delivery confidence.
• Build effective working relationships across business, operational and leadership teams.
• Facilitate discussions to align priorities, clarify responsibilities and support timely decisions.
• Develop practical tools, templates and processes to support continued effective delivery.

• Programme Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Project Manager
• Programme Delivery Manager
• Portfolio Delivery Manager
• Strategic Programme Manager
• Programme Lead or in a similar role

• Extensive experience leading complex programmes, portfolios or strategic initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• A proven record of delivering