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Transport Programme Manager
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3-Month Contract with a local authority
Summary
- The Interim Programme Manager will provide senior leadership and specialist expertise to deliver a high-profile complex transformation programme with a particular focus on transport-related initiatives. This role is crucial for the end-to-end programme mobilisation governance delivery oversight and stakeholder alignment ensuring successful transformation outcomes within a politically sensitive and evolving environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex transformation programme.
- Develop and maintain detailed programme plans including milestones dependencies and risks.
- Establish and oversee working groups across technical and functional areas.
- Set up and manage Programme Boards involving senior stakeholders.
- Support the development of Heads of Terms agreements with partner authorities.
- Ensure smooth transition from programme design to implementation and operational readiness.
Essential Experience
- Significant senior-level programme or project management experience delivering complex transformation programmes.
- Proven experience leading large-scale service redesign mobilisation or insourcing/outsourcing initiatives.
- Experience working within public sector or politically sensitive multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong experience managing cross-functional workstreams (e.g. HR finance legal operations).
Essential Qualifications
- Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant project/programme management certifications (e.g. MSP PRINCE2 Agile) desirable.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Interim Programme Manager will provide senior leadership and specialist expertise to deliver a high-profile complex transformation programme with a particular focus on transport-related initiatives.
Required Education:
The Interim Programme Manager will provide senior leadership and specialist expertise to deliver a high-profile complex transformation programme with a particular focus on transport-related initiatives.
