Manager, Public Sector, Major Programmes – Human Capital, Technology & Transformation

Deloitte LLP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Manager for Public Sector Major Programmes. The role demands expertise in programme delivery, client relationship management, and leading transformation initiatives. Candidates should possess significant experience in governmental sectors, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments. This position offers an opportunity to deliver impactful change and grow client relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project/programme delivery experience in Government and Public Services.
• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Preferred but not required experience across major/large-scale programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of major programmes.
• Deliver transformation workstream activities.
• Manage reporting, risk management and financial controls.

Skills

Programme model design and implementation

Client and stakeholder relationship management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Personal motivation and drive

Job description

Manager, Public Sector, Major Programmes – Human Capital, Technology & Transformation

Your role as a Manager:

• Lead and support the design and development of major programmes, including programme strategy and set up, portfolio/programme delivery, governance, commercial and contract management
• Lead and deliver transformation workstream activities, including the development of plans, managing critical paths and interdependencies, and working with Deloitte and client teams to deliver major change successfully
• Manage and deliver progress delivery, including reporting, risk management and financial controls in relation to a project, programme or workstream
• Manage the governance approach to drive timely decision making, providing appropriate challenge when required
• Produce high-quality project documents, reports and deliverables for a project, programme or workstream in line with the engagement plan
• Work / collaborate with all levels of client resources in order to build and maintain strong working relationships and enhance client project / programme delivery capability
• Lead and support the growth of client relationships, identifying new opportunities within both existing and new clients, and supporting proposals to win work
• Lead and support the development of our propositions, solutions and methods, and industry points of view, staying on top of the latest insights and technology to bring the best to our clients
• Demonstrate excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills across all levels of client and Deloitte stakeholders
• Work as part of Deloitte teams, collaborating and modelling our shared values

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• programme model design and implementation, development of plans across workstreams and management of critical paths, dependencies, risks, and reports in a project
• Have demonstrable project / programme / portfolio delivery experience in Government and Public Services (particularly (1) Defence, Security & Justice; (2) Digital and/or Cloud transformation; (3) Organisation & Op Model Transformation; (4) Infrastructure and Capital Projects)
• Ability to develop and manage client and stakeholder relationships at all levels in an organisation
• Problem solving, attention to details, creative thinking, and analytical skills
• The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating to deliver change in fast-paced project environments
• Self-starting with high degree of personal motivation and drive, and a passion for continuous professional development
• Experience working in a consulting environment or professional services environment, or as a customer of a professional services partner

Preferred but not required experience across major/ large-scale programmes, including:

• Programme strategy, including; strategic transformation, strategy definition and planning, delivery strategy, or business case development.
• Programme set up, including; delivery model design, operating model design and transformation, commercial model structure, stakeholder management, transformation, or modelling of programme outcomes.
• Programme delivery, including; portfolio, programme and project management, programme controls, programme assurance, risk management, or operational readiness.
• Programme recovery, including executive level engagement, recovery planning, or experience reshaping programmes.
• Commercial and contract awareness, including engagement risk and financial management.