Programme Manager Commissioning

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Job profile for Programme Manager Commissioning

Riverside House 12/10/2026 Programme Manager Commissioning

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Salary £60,084 - £64,143 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Management Date posted 28/09/2026 Job reference REQ
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Directorate:
Policy, Strategy and Engagement

37 Hours Per Week, Full time, Temporary Fixed term for 2 years

Are you an experienced programme leader with a track record of delivering complex transformation and commissioning programmes?

We are seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to lead the development and delivery of a corporate programme management framework, alongside a significant programme of strategic commissioning activity that will help shape the future delivery of services across the Council.

This is a high-profile leadership role that will provide strategic direction, robust governance and programme oversight to a range of complex projects and commissioning activities. Reporting to the Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement, you will work with senior leaders, Elected Members and partner organisations to drive improvement, ensure compliance and deliver value for money for our residents.

About the role

As Programme Manager, you will lead the creation and implementation of a programme management framework that can be adopted across the Council, providing a consistent and effective approach to programme and project delivery. Alongside this, you will oversee a major programme of contract re-commissioning, ensuring that governance, assurance, stakeholder engagement and decision‑making arrangements are robust and effective throughout.

You will:

• Lead a complex programme of strategic commissioning activity from initiation through to contract award and mobilisation.
• Establish programme governance arrangements, including reporting, risk, issue and dependency management.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across services including Finance, ICT, Legal, Procurement and operational teams.
• Ensure programmes remain on track through effective prioritisation, planning and performance management.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership and Elected Members.
• Lead market engagement activities and support the development of commissioning documentation and evaluation processes.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and successful programme delivery.

About you:

You will be a credible and influential leader with substantial experience of managing complex programmes within local government or a comparable public sector environment. You will be comfortable operating at a strategic level while maintaining a strong focus on delivery and outcomes.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience of leading large-scale programmes and projects.
• Experience of developing programme management frameworks, controls and governance arrangements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence…