Programme Delivery Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Programme Delivery Lead to oversee a high-profile transformation programme. This role involves managing day-to-day activities, supporting procurement processes, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will have experience with ERP systems and a strong understanding of programme governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering complex programmes, ideally involving ERP systems.
• Experience managing external delivery partners and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the programme, maintaining oversight of milestones.
• Support activities related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and vendor procurement process.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Our client is embarking on a major transformation programme to replace its current Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) system ahead of critical business and technology deadlines. This programme is currently in the Initiation / Discovery phase, focusing on defining the strategy, assessing potential solutions, and understanding the business impact of the transition.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Programme Delivery Lead to support the successful delivery of this high-profile programme on an inside IR35 contract, this role plays a crucial part in overseeing the day-to-day programme activities, ensuring workstreams remain on track, and supporting key programme activities from planning through to execution.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Support: Working with the PMO Lead, assist with the day-to-day running of the programme, maintaining oversight of milestones, risks, and dependencies.

Procurement Support: Support activities related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and vendor procurement process, working closely with commercial and legal teams.

Business Case Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to support preparation of a robust business case that aligns with organisational goals and governance requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination: Engage with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent communication and progress across all programme areas.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve programme delivery processes and ways of working.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in delivering complex programmes, ideally involving ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.

Demonstrated involvement in early programme phases such as discovery, scoping, or feasibility assessment.

Experience managing external delivery partners such as System Integrators.

Strong understanding of programme lifecycle, governance, and commercial processes (including RFPs and procurement).

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across diverse groups.

Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Experience in business case development and supporting investment decisions.

Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities.

Experience in a regulated or corporate environment (e.g., aviation, transport, public sector) is desirable.