Programme Manager

We are supporting our client with an urgent requirement for an experienced Programme / Project Manager to help establish structure and momentum across a suite of projects.

This role will focus on programme set-up, documentation, and planning, rather than day-to-day delivery alone.The successful individual will bring strong programme management experience, be comfortable working with ambiguity, and enjoy creating clear frameworks that others can work from.

There is a hybrid working pattern - with a requirement to work three days on-site in the Addlestone area (Surrey) and two days remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and standardise core programme and project documentation templates, to be used consistently across multiple projects

(e.g. project initiation documents, RAID logs, governance packs, reporting templates)

Develop clear "plan on a page" views for a number of projects, providing senior stakeholders with visibility of scope, milestones, dependencies, and risks

Help kick-start and mobilise projects, ensuring the right foundations are in place from the outset

Work closely with stakeholders to understand priorities and translate them into practical, usable plans

Support good programme governance and reporting practices across the wider portfolio

Essential Experience & Skills:

Proven experience running programmes of work (not just single projects)

Recognised Project / Programme Management qualification

(e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMP or equivalent)

Strong background in programme set-up, planning, and governance

Highly organised, structured, and confident working at pace

Comfortable operating with limited initial detail and helping shape clarity

Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Background in public sector, regulated, or transformation programmes

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills