Senior Programme Manager

Job Title: Senior Programme ManagerFunction: Supply Chain Modernisation - DeliveryLocation: Hybrid Working Nottingham two days per weekContract type: PermanentSalary: Offered on a starting salary of 77701 with the potential increase of up to 91413 over the course of three years. Plus additional benefits inclusive of car Date: Thursday 23rd July 2026NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a to join our team during an exciting period of transformation working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our Supply Chain Modernisation Programme at a pivotal moment in our transformation is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in one of the largest and most ambitious change programmes within NHS Supply Chain helping to shape how we deliver for the NHS our customers and ultimately patients across the UK. As part of the Delivery team youll lead complex high-profile programmes that modernise our operations technology and ways of working creating lasting improvements across the to the Director of Delivery youll work with senior leaders specialist delivery teams and external partners to drive large-scale change from planning through to successful implementation. Alongside leading the delivery of major transformation initiatives youll also develop and support a team of Project Managers helping to build a high-performing delivery you thrive on solving complex challenges bringing people together to achieve ambitious goals and delivering meaningful change at scale this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in an organisation that supports the NHS every day you will Lead the delivery of complex sub-programmes and strategic projects within the Supply Chain Modernisation Programme ensuring alignment with programme objectives and successful outcomes across people process data and end-to-end programme delivery excellence maintaining control across multiple workstreams and ensuring delivery against agreed time cost and quality objectives while managing risks issues dependencies and escalations and lead high-performing project delivery teams providing line management coaching mentoring and performance development for Lead Project Managers and Project Managers to strengthen programme capability and delivery and collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams effectively managing competing priorities challenging constructively and ensuring alignment between local delivery decisions and wider business sustainable business transformation and benefits realisation supporting the successful transition and embedding of programme outcomes into operational environments while maintaining clarity and control in complex fast-changing can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this roleStrong programme management expertise with experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes using MSP PRINCE2 Agile and hybrid methodologies. Excellent planning governance and risk management skills with the ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple projects and workstreams. Proven experience delivering technology-enabled and business transformation initiatives within complex multi-stakeholder environments. Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams and coaching Project Managers to achieve successful outcomes. Advanced stakeholder management financial management and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning tracking and reporting programme Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still apply. Struggling to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.