Director of Project Management

Place North West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Place North West in Manchester seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead large-scale healthcare projects. This role offers unique exposure to high-profile clients while managing and coordinating the delivery of complex programmes from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have experience in stakeholder management, strong analytical capabilities, and a relevant degree. Enjoy a flexible working environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Programme Management, PMO or Strategic Project Delivery.
• Background in construction, healthcare, education or property sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery across multiple projects.
• Develop programme controls and governance frameworks.
• Monitor programme performance and identify risks.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

PRINCE2, MSP, APM or PMP qualifications

Job description

VACANCY REF: CK3610571

Shape the future of major capital programmes.

Are you an experienced Programme Manager looking to work on some of the UK’s most complex and impactful HEALTHCARE projects?

A leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a talented Programme Manager to join its growing Programme Management Office (PMO) team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic programmes across sectors including healthcare, education, public sector and commercial developments.

Working alongside senior stakeholders and project teams, you’ll help drive programme performance, governance and transformational change, ensuring projects achieve their objectives and deliver lasting value.

The Opportunity

As a Programme Manager, you’ll support the successful delivery of large-scale programmes from concept through to completion, providing leadership, structure and strategic oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers significant exposure to high-profile clients and the chance to influence complex decision-making, programme governance and business transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate programme delivery across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Develop robust programme controls, governance frameworks and reporting structures.
• Produce business cases, strategic papers and investment proposals.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across client organisations, project teams and delivery partners.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying risks, dependencies and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and support organisational change initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, workshops and programme updates to senior leadership teams.
• Ensure projects are aligned with wider strategic objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Support resource planning, scheduling and programme assurance activities.
• Promote best practice programme management methodologies and PMO standards.

About You

We’re keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Experience in Programme Management, PMO, Capital Projects or Strategic Project Delivery.
• A background within the built environment, construction, healthcare, education, infrastructure or property sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing business cases, governance reports and executive presentations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to challenge, influence and engage senior decision-makers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of programme management frameworks and governance processes.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• PRINCE2, MSP, APM or PMP qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Join one of the UK’s leading independent property and construction consultancies.
• Work on complex, meaningful projects that positively impact communities.
• Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Access clear career progression opportunities within a growing national team.
• Be part of a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional development.
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including pension, healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your programme management career and want to work on projects that genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Caroline:

M: 07768 381831
E: [e-mail]
C: Or book a call directly: Schedule here https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min