Investment Programme Manager (Transport)

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible hours scheme

On-the-job training

Cycle-to-Work schemes

Professional membership fees

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is inviting applications for an Investment Programme Manager (Transport) based in Sheffield with hybrid working. The role leads a portfolio of high-value investment programmes, turning strategic priorities into deliverable projects that drive economic growth and community benefits across the region.

You will manage partnerships, secure funding, provide governance oversight, and lead a team to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programmes or projects in a complex organisation.
• Strong financial, governance and performance management skills.
• Ability to influence, advise and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex investment programmes from development through to completion.
• Managing relationships with delivery partners, project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Providing assurance and challenge through business case, approval and delivery processes.
• Negotiating and managing funding agreements while ensuring governance compliance.
• Leading and developing a specialist team to deliver high standards of performance.
• Preparing reports and recommendations for senior leaders and boards.

Skills

Programme delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Financial governance

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Job description

Investment Programme Manager (Transport)

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Department: Programme Management Office

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Assistant Director Transport Programme Management

Compensation: £51,357 - £54,495 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 11 - £51,357 - £54,495
• Location: Sheffield (hybrid working)

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering investment programmes that help shape the future of South Yorkshire. As Investment Programme Manager, the successful candidate will translate strategic investment priorities into deliverable programmes and projects that drive economic growth, support communities and businesses, and deliver long term benefits across the region.

About the role

You’ll lead a portfolio of high value investment programmes that support growth and opportunity across South Yorkshire. You’ll work with internal teams, delivery partners & stakeholders to turn strategic priorities into successful projects and measurable outcomes.

• Leading the delivery of complex investment programmes and projects from development through to completion.
• Managing relationships with delivery partners, project sponsors and key stakeholders.

• Providing assurance and challenge throughout the business case, approval and delivery process. Overseeing programme performance, risk management and financial monitoring to ensure successful outcomes.
• Negotiating and managing funding agreements while ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Leading and developing a specialist team to deliver high standards of performance and collaboration.
• Preparing reports and recommendations for senior leaders and decision-making boards.

About you

You’ll be a confident programme professional who enjoys working across complex projects and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll be motivated by delivering outcomes that make a real difference to South Yorkshire.

You’ll bring:

• Experience of managing programmes or projects within a complex organisation.
• Strong financial, governance and performance management skills.
• The ability to influence, advise and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing reports and presenting information clearly.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to make sound decisions.
• Experience of leading teams and fostering a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
• A passion for delivering successful investment programmes that create lasting impact.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

• Holiday Entitlement - From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part-time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working - Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme - Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees - Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.