Program Manager

Job description

My client is at the beginning of a major 3‑year public-sector transformation programme and is looking for a Programme Manager to join at the start and help shape everything from day one.

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the foundation of a large‑scale, high‑impact digital transformation, working closely with experienced leaders and a blended delivery team.

Joining at the very start means:

✅ You help shape the direction of multiple discovery workstreams

✅You influence processes, structure, governance and delivery rhythm

✅You build the initial relationships with senior stakeholders

✅You get to embed best practices from day one

What You’ll Be Doing:

➡ Coordinating multi‑million‑pound programme activity

➡Managing RAID, reporting, governance and day‑to‑day progress

➡Supporting a blended client/consultancy team

➡Working closely with a Programme Lead and engagement leadership

➡Driving discovery → alpha → beta phases across key service areas

What We’re Looking For

✔ Proven experience delivering public sector digital programmes

✔ Strong understanding of the GDS lifecycle

✔ Have experience managing £20–50m programme budgets

✔Proactive, structured, organised delivery style

✔SC‑clearable (must have lived in the UK 5+ years)

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid – Liverpool (3 days/week initially)

Occasional travel to London

Salary

Around £80k–£85k

If you're someone who loves stepping into meaningful transformation at the moment it begins, this is the perfect role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English