124 programme manager jobs found in London

Contract: Initial 6-Week Engagement (Scope Definition) | Potential Extension up to 24 Months Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working) London Start: Immediate A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager / Programme Lead to take ownership of a strategic Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiative aimed at modernising service delivery and improving operational efficiency across key council functions. This is a critical leadership engagement to shape, mobilise and define the roadmap for an enterprise-wide automation programme. The initial 6-week phase will focus on programme discovery, technical assessment and delivery planning, with a strong likelihood of extending into a multi-year implementation phase (up to 2 years) to lead delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the mobilisation and definition phase of a Local Authority-wide RPA programme Engage senior stakeholders across IT, Digital, Transformation and Service Directorates Assess current...

Programme Director/Programme Manager Contract: 18-24 months (anticipated 2.5 years) Up to £900 per day outside IR35 Programme: Intapp Intake - On-Prem to Cloud Transformation Sector: Legal Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Director/Programme Manager to lead a high-profile transformation programme within a legal environment. The programme will deliver the migration of Intapp Intake from on-premise to cloud over a two-year period. This is a business-critical initiative with significant board visibility and organisational impact. This role requires a confident, commercially astute leader who can operate at C-suite and Partner level, challenge constructively, and drive change in a traditionally resistant environment. The Role You will take full cradle-to-grave ownership of the programme, ensuring successful planning, mobilisation, governance, and delivery. First 3-6 Months Will Focus On: Defining and planning the end-to-end programme roadmap Supporting and...

This role has a salary of £41,585 per annum, based on a 36‑hour working week. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to ongoing programme funding in 2027/28 and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the South East's manufacturing economy. Join our dedicated Economy and Growth Team and play a pivotal role in delivering the Made Smarter Adoption programme across the region. If you are an organised, relationship‑driven professional with experience in programme delivery, business engagement, or operational coordination - and you're passionate about supporting SMEs, students, and universities to collaborate and innovate - we encourage you to apply. This role offers hybrid working, with regular travel across Surrey and the South East, and weekly anchor days at Woodhatch Place, Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option...

Role: Program Manager - SaaS Enterprise Type: Contract (12 Months) Location: 80 Victoria Street, SW1E 5JL Working Model: Hybrid (3 Days in office per week) Contract Payrate: £400.83 - £434.83/day on INSIDE IR35 Umbrella Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas Core Titles/Functions: Program Manager + Business Operation, Program Manager / Project Manager - wants more of a Program Manager, must have transformation experience, enterprise sales experience and sales funnel experience. Needs to come from a SaaS/Fintech environment ideally. HM wants a blurb on why each candidate has been submitted (can be put in the 'supplier's comments' section on the cover sheet). Sales Focus: Sales Transition into Enterprise Operational Sales Sales / Commercial focus Managing Leads Operations & Reporting: BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) management BAU (Business As Unusual) operations Weekly Reporting SaaS environment focusOp themes: Strong programme management experience SaaS enterprise...

We're hiring a Compliance Policy and Advisory Lead on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. Why Work for Us This role will ensure alignment of our Regulatory Compliance Framework to its regulatory/ risk appetite and business objectives. You'll help shape our compliance strategies and polices through business partnership, driving a risk and compliance aware culture. You will lead the advisory to the business on various compliance and regulatory matters and drive an understanding of key regulatory developments and changes. We offer; * Competitive salary * A workplace pension scheme * Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead/London office * 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata) * Private health and dental cover * Support and investment in your personal development * 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental...

Senior Programme / Project Manager – Platform Migration (Financial Services) Location: London – Hybrid (2-3 Days p/w onsite) Contract: Initial 6 months (expected 12 months+) Start Date: Early March £750-£850pd Inside IR35   An established UK insurance organisation is seeking a highly experienced Senior Programme/Project Manager to lead a critical platform migration within its Commercial Insurance division. This is a high-profile transformation programme involving the migration of multiple commercial insurance products from SSP Select to the Acturis platform. The migration will be executed primarily at policy renewal and is expected to run across an 18-month period, with significant mobilisation, tooling, testing and reconciliation work required in advance. A multi-vendor delivery team is already in place, including global delivery partners and incumbent platform providers. However, the migration workstream requires stronger leadership, structure and delivery discipline.   The...

I'm currently looking for a Senior Site Manager an RC frame apartment scheme in North London, starting immediately for the next 2-3 months while they recruit a permanent member for staff, This is a delivery-focused position on a live scheme of (Apply online only) units in build, and the team needs someone who can genuinely drive a job forward. Details: * Senior Site Manager * Immediate start for 2-3 months * £325 per day CIS * Medium-sized residential developer * Must have extensive RC frame experience * Strong character, proven delivery record * Reporting into a site based Senior Project Manager * CSCS, SMSTS & First Aid preferred but there might be some movement The scheme: * (Apply online only) unit residential development * Large RC frame project * Internals and externals both in progress * Busy, demanding environment that needs structure and momentum Who we need: * A proven driver of programme and performance * Strong on both internals and externals * Experienced on...

Interim ERP Implementation Lead - Oracle Fusion 9-12 month contract £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid working arrangements, London Office About the client Morgan Law are seeking an Interim ERP Implementation Lead - Oracle Fusion for a Public Sector organisation in the London area. Accountabilities Act alongside the Director as the visible 'go-to' person for the Finance workstream, representing the Finance function in programme and stakeholder meetings Coordinate with Data Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and process owners to drive the design, documentation, and build of core financial processes that are efficient, compliant with statutory and operational requirements, and aligned with programme design principles Facilitate workshops and meetings with key business users to communicate programme design principles, encourage stakeholder engagement in process design, identify gaps and risks, and develop appropriate mitigations and new ways of working Collaborate with...

Work for a charity in Central London as a Governance Manager. FTC 12 months - £54,000 - £58,000 pro rata. Role Purpose This role will be responsible for a focused programme of governance improvement projects ensuring the charity maintains a robust and coherent governance framework. Working to the Head of Governance responsibilities include reviewing and updating the charities governance framework and approval processes, rationalising Board Committee Terms of Reference, and strengthening governance alignment. The role also encompasses coordinating board recruitment, appointments and inductions, maintaining statutory records and governance documentation, supporting regulatory filings in England and Scotland, and overseeing trustee training and development. Additionally, the postholder will assist in designing and implementing a project‑managed framework for the charities national elections for Trustees and other elected officers. Experience and skills Previous experience of...

A Charity in London have launched a programme of work to adopt simple, standard and modern processes in the everyday operations, underpinned by an Oracle cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. They are now seeking a Cutover Manager who will lead all planning, coordination and execution of activities required to transition them from legacy Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and Research Management systems into Oracle Fusion, ensuring a smooth, controlled and well-governed go-live. This role overseas all cutover workstreams; technical, data, business readiness, environment, testing, exit criteria, communication and hypercare planning, to ensure the organisation is fully prepared for Day 1 operations. The role can be offered on either a Fixed Term contract (£80-90k per annum) or a daily rate or arpund £600pd (inside IR35). Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the detailed cutover plan aligned to the overall plan-on-a-page and...

Our client is seeking an experienced Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) to oversee engineering assurance and delivery on the rail infrastructure programme. This is a site-based leadership role responsible for coordinating, managing, and assuring the engineering activities across a multi-discipline rail and infrastructure project. The CEM will act as the primary engineering interface with the project teams, design partners, subcontractors, and external teams to ensure all works meet the required standards, technical assurance requirements, and project governance. The role is inside IR35 and requires regular presence at the project office (minimum three days per week) in North London. Some flexibility is available, but no pre-agreed remote working arrangements will be supported. Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead engineering assurance activities in accordance with technical standards, processes, and relevant railway assurance frameworks. Manage...

Senior Project Manager Needed! I am currently supporting one of our Insurance client who are looking to bring on a Senior IT Project Manager on an initial 6 month contract with scope of extensions. The role will require ad-hoc travel into the London based office with also occasional travel to the European head offices. The role is sitting inside IR35 paying up to £745 per day via an umbrella. Experience in a global Finance/Insurance or regulated industry is essential for this opportunity. Required Skills : At least 7+ of experience in successfully managing the delivering of multiple large IT projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment, ideally in a global Finance/Insurance or regulated industry Managed global rollouts impacting companywide users Working knowledge of Project/Programme Management, e.g., Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Prince2 and agile project management tools and methodologies Experience leading Infrastructure & Operations projects,...

Role: Delivery Lead - SC Clearance needed Type: Contract (6 Months) Location: UK Wide (Fully Remote) Working Model: Fully Remote Contract Payrate: £47 - £57/hr on PAYE £65 - £75/hr on INSIDE IR35 Umbrella Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Dual nationals will not be considered. The Role: We are looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to drive complex cloud and digital transformation initiatives within the Public Sector. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and agile execution, leading multidisciplinary teams (DevOps, Cloud Engineers, Analysts) to deliver secure, scalable, and citizen-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities: Programme Leadership: Shape delivery strategy and roadmaps for cloud-native/hybrid infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP). Agile Governance: Manage sprint cycles, backlog prioritization, and delivery metrics (DORA) using Jira or Azure DevOps. Technical Oversight: Review Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation workflows to ensure...

Kenna Recruitment is currently on the lookout for a CSA Project Manager for a key client. Our client is one of the leading main contractors that operate across the UK and after a successful project win, they now require a CSA Project Manager. The project is a £200M+ Data Centre fit out in London and is due to commence this month. You will be leading the internal packages from shell to final handover, ensuring delivery excellence across quality, programme, and safety targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in running large Data Centre projects as a CSA Project Manager. If you would like to know any further information, please get in touch with Harold at Kenna Recruitment

Manager, Group Reward Projects (3-Month FTC) – Retail EU Pay Transparency Programme Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 3-Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Competitive / pro-rated package We are supporting a global, highly matrixed organisation to appoint a Manager, Group Reward Projects on a 3-month fixed-term contract to support several key initiatives within the Group Reward function. This is a hands-on project role, with the primary focus on advancing the organisation’s EU Pay Transparency Directive programme, alongside a small number of additional global reward initiatives already in progress. The role requires an experienced reward professional who can quickly assess programme status, coordinate activity across markets, and drive delivery in a complex international environment. You will work closely with senior Reward leaders, HR, Finance and Legal teams across multiple regions. Key Focus: EU Pay Transparency Directive The central priority of this assignment is supporting the...

We are working with a major contractor to provide a team of Managers for a programme of refurbishment works. These projects are a variety of commercial to health units, office refurbishments, small scale healthcare refurbishments and other projects falling within the minor works banding. Schemes are of values ranging from £500k - up to £3m, and the roll out of works are in a variety of locations throughout the UK. This work-stream is expected to last approximately 12- 16 months depending on site commencement dates, and we are seeking Managers with experience of both live environment and fast paced shut down works.  Ideal candidates will have a flexible approach to working, be able to mobilise quickly and able to work at a variety of location around the UK, with projects as far afield as Leeds and Plymouth at the extremes.  We are seeking candidates who are used to working with main contractor processes, capable of managing projects independently with a visiting Operations...

We are currently representing a specialist, independent project consultancy delivering complex M&E and infrastructure works across the built environment. Known for being agile, hands-on and delivery-focused, they support clients on technically challenging projects where clear leadership, accountability, and real-world commissioning experience are essential. Due to ongoing workload across Central London, they are looking to engage an experienced Commissioning Engineer or Commissioning Manager on a long-term day-rate basis, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Commissioning Engineer who is ready to take the next step into a Commissioning Manager role. The Role This is a hands-on commissioning role suited to a self-sufficient professional who is comfortable operating in complex, live environments and coordinating across multiple stakeholders. You will take ownership of commissioning activities from...

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Financial Services client for two Workforce Planning Managers for initially 6 months on a contract basis (Inside IR35). Key Responsibilities: Resourcing and workforce planning, supporting either a complex transformation programme or an HR/People function on strategic workforce planning. Build trusted relationships with Managers, Leads, SLT. Manage competing priorities with strong organisational skills. Develop and maintain SharePoint lists and Power Automate workflows. Create and maintain Visio organisation charts. Present data clearly to non-analysts Advise and influence stakeholders using data insightsKey skills Advanced Excel and Power BI Power Automate and SharePoint workflows. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building. Ability to interpret workforce, capacity, and financial data.  These contracts are Inside IR35 requiring 2 days in either London (near Southwark Bridge), Lytham St Annes, Glasgow or Durham.   Does...

My client is seeking an experienced Freelance Planner to support a prestigious £20m high‑end residential new‑build project in Surrey. The ideal candidate will be a current or former Project Manager with strong delivery experience who has transitioned into — or wishes to focus on — project planning. Working closely with the Project Director, Design Manager, Commercial team, and site staff, you will take ownership of developing, maintaining, and reporting on the construction programme across pre‑construction and delivery phases. The role will suit someone who understands luxury residential construction in detail and can translate real‑world site knowledge into accurate, buildable programmes. Key Responsibilities 1. Programme Development & Management Produce and maintain fully logic‑linked construction programmes (baseline and working versions) * Develop build sequences for key stages including Enabling works Double basement excavation & RC works Waterproofing systems Timber...

An opportunity has arisen for a Streetlighting Manager with experience in Highways and Public Sector to join a client in London. Your main duties include leading the client's Lighting Team on new lighting designs and the maintenance of existing infrastructure, as well overseeing the electric vehicle connections, leading on contracts reviews and managing the festive lighting programme. This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £45 - £50 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate and dependant on experience. Flexible working arrangements are available.   Working within the Highways team, your main duties include: ·Overseeing the day to day management of the design team ·Leading on new lighting designs across the area and the maintenance of existing infrastructure ·Managing the use of the electric vehicle connections, CCTV, telecoms and other public electric infrastructure ·Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure...