Programme Director

BRAND NEW PROGRAMME DIRECTOR ROLE - HYBRID (SHEFFIELD 2 DAYS PER WEEK)

• Up to £90,000 - 9-Month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in Sheffield office
• Play a pivotal role in a business-critical transformation programme

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a well-established, technology-led service provider with a strong national presence and ambitious growth agenda. They have a reputation for innovation, reliability, and delivering exceptional service to both consumers and businesses.

They are embarking on a strategically significant programme that will shape the future of their operations. To ensure its success, they are urgently seeking an experienced Programme Director to take the lead, provide clarity, and drive delivery in this high-stakes environment.

A GLIMPSE AT THE BENEFITS/CULTURE:

• Competitive salary up to £90,000 (fixed term contract)
• Hybrid working model - 2 days a week in modern Sheffield HQ
• Opportunity to lead a mission-critical transformation programme
• Collaborative, delivery-focused culture with high visibility to senior stakeholders
• Immediate impact role with autonomy and accountability

THE OPPORTUNITY:

You'll act as the senior leader for a large-scale, complex programme of work, providing governance, assurance, and delivery oversight from start to finish. This is a hands-on, influential position that requires balancing strategic vision with operational execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of the programme and ensuring successful delivery against milestones and objectives.
• Leading stakeholder engagement, up to and including C-suite level.
• Establishing and maintaining robust governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability and delivery consistency.
• Embedding sustainable best practices and ensuring knowledge transfer post-contract.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-stream programmes in dynamic service or technology-led environments.
• Strong track record of delivering high-profile, business-critical initiatives to time and budget.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with board-level gravitas.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and reporting structures.
• A collaborative and pragmatic leadership style, able to inspire confidence and drive outcomes.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

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KEY SKILLS:

Programme Director/Transformation/Strategic Change/Governance/Risk Management/Stakeholder Engagement/Hybrid Working/Sheffield/Fixed Term Contract