Head of Programme Management

Walker Cole International is exclusively partnered with a fast-scaling, AI-driven techbio company based in Cambridge. They are searching for a Head of Programme Management to own their OKR-driven operating model whilst leading delivery across science, engineering, clinical and commercial functions. What you'll be doing:
Owning and embedding the OKR framework across the company, driving alignment from leadership through to execution Leading delivery and execution of an ambitious, evolving AI/ML-based product roadmap, coordinating closely across ML, engineering, clinical and commercial teams Designing and managing the programme delivery budget, and managing timelines, dependencies and delivery risk in a research-heavy environment Partnering directly with senior leadership on strategy and execution, providing delivery, cost and risk updates Leading and developing a small team of Project Managers, building a high-performing, scalable function Operating as a cross-functional force multiplier, aligning stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams Bringing discipline to delivery across both fast-moving AI/ML development and regulated, GxP-adjacent processes What you'll bring:
An original background as an engineer or scientist, with a career since built in programme or delivery management Proven experience delivering complex software, data or AI/ML products into production within a high-growth scale-up environment A track record of successfully implementing and scaling OKR frameworks, or an equivalent structured operating cadence Experience in high-growth technology, deep-tech or life sciences scale-ups Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority alone, with the gravitas to be credible with senior technical teams Significant experience managing and developing cross-functional programme or project teams Programme Management | Head of Programme Management | Technical Programme Manager | OKR | OKRs | Objectives and Key Results | Delivery Lead | Product Delivery | AI | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | ML | Techbio | Life Sciences | Clinical Trials | GxP | Scale-up | Cross-functional Leadership | Stakeholder Management | PMO | Agile