Senior Programme Manager

Competitive, negotiable day rate.

Outside IR35 (final determination dependent).

Opportunity to lead high-impact transformation programmes.

Exposure to AI, data and business change initiatives at scale.

Hybrid working with regular mid-lands office presence

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to shape and deliver complex AI, data and business process transformation initiatives across a global organisation. This role will focus on driving operational excellence, embedding new ways of working, and enabling sustainable organisational change through effective programme oversight

• Drive large-scale AI, data and process transformation programmes
• Support cross-functional change initiatives in a global environment

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee a portfolio of interconnected transformation initiatives focused on process optimisation, AI adoption and data-driven change.Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will ensure programmes are effectively planned, governed and delivered, balancing Agile and traditional project methodologies where appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Multiple concurrent transformation programmes and workstreams.
• Establishing and maintaining robust programme governance and reporting.
• Identifying, managing and communicating project interdependencies, risks and issues.
• Supporting delivery teams to track progress, outcomes and key performance metrics.
• Facilitating steering committees and stakeholder forums to drive decision-making.
• Championing organisational change management to support adoption and behavioural change.
• Collaborating with business leaders to redesign processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Developing roadmaps, impact assessments, training plans and communication strategies.
• Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and post-implementation reviews.
• Measuring and reporting programme outcomes against agreed objectives and success criteria.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Supporting AI and data transformation initiatives alongside wider business change programmes.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and influential Programme Manager who thrives in a fast-paced transformation environment and enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared outcomes.

You will possess:

• Significant experience delivering large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Strong background in process improvement, operational change and transformation delivery.
• Experience managing complex, high-profile programmes across multiple workstreams.
• Exposure to AI, data transformation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing systems, tools and process changes using Agile methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• The ability to manage intersecting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.