Programme Manager - Transition & Transformation - Contract - Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Transition & Transformation (T&T) Programme Manager to lead the transition of an established managed services operation into a QDC / SSRO-aligned framework. This is a key strategic programme supporting contract re-award, long-term compliance, and delivery assurance.

Rate : £700 p/day (inside IR35)

Security Clearance - essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transition of a managed services model into a QDC-compliant operating and governance framework.
• Translate QDC/SSRO requirements into practical and achievable delivery changes.
• Define and manage programme scope, milestones, risks, dependencies and success criteria.
• Support target operating model design across people, process, controls and approvals.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Delivery, Security, Architecture and Operations.
• Establish programme governance, RAID, dependencies, decisions and assurance artefacts.
• Ensure outputs are traceable, defensible and audit-ready.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven delivery of complex transition/transformation programmes within regulated or high-governance environments.
• Strong planning, dependency management and programme control capability.
• Ability to work across commercial, finance, delivery and technical functions.
• Comfortable delivering with ambiguity, imperfect data and tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Exposure to QDC/SSRO, defence or public-sector regulated frameworks.
• Experience transitioning managed services or outsourced delivery models.
• Understanding of cost evidence, assurance or audit-focused environments.

Please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV,