Programme / Delivery Lead
Job Description
Programme / Delivery Lead - Contract OpportunityDay Rate: £625-£650 (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 3 months (extension unlikely at this stage)Location: Fully RemoteSector: Government Public SectorSecurity Clearance: BPSS
We are currently supporting a Government Public Sector client in securing an experienced Programme / Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of a complex, multi-stream programme.
This is a high-impact role, ideal for a seasoned professional who can quickly embed into a fast-paced environment and provide structure, governance, and strategic oversight across multiple delivery workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead long-term programme planning and maintain core programme documentation
- Establish and manage robust governance, reporting, and approvals processes
- Oversee PMO activities across multiple interdependent workstreams
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths, ensuring timely escalation
- Maintain delivery momentum, particularly during periods of reduced team capacity
- Align internal teams and external suppliers into a single, coordinated delivery approach
Key Requirements
Essential:
- Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes across policy, commercial, and technical areas
- Formal programme/project management qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMI)
- Strong governance and senior stakeholder management experience (SROs, boards)
- Demonstrable ability to build relationships across government and with suppliers/ALBs
- Excellent planning, RAID management, and dependency tracking skills
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clear options and recommendations to senior stakeholders