Palladium – Programme Delivery Manager (UK PACT)

The Sustainability Grid; Greater London, Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladium is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager for the UK PACT programme. The role is hybrid with offices in London or Bristol, overseeing a complex portfolio of grants and activities to ensure donor-aligned delivery.

You will lead teams, manage risk, ensure compliance, and act as a key interface with government and partners. Responsibilities include multi-country delivery, grant lifecycle oversight, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting using Power BI.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in delivering donor-funded programmes.
• Experience managing complex portfolios and grant lifecycles.
• Ability to lead multi-country teams and partners.
• Familiarity with FCDO procurement and safeguarding standards.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications.

Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery & Portfolio Oversight: Lead delivery across multiple countries, partners, and workstreams; ensure outputs meet timelines and quality standards.
• Grant Management & Compliance: Oversee the full grant lifecycle including contracting, due diligence, and compliance; adhere to donor requirements.
• Leadership & Team Management: Line manage Regional Activity Managers and a Contracts Manager; provide direction and performance oversight.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with FCDO, delivery partners, and internal teams; operate with diplomacy.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify risks early and implement mitigation; balance speed with compliance.
• Data, Systems & Reporting: Use dashboards and programme systems to monitor progress and support evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Programme delivery

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Power BI

Risk management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Palladium – Programme Delivery Manager (UK PACT)

contract duration - September / October 2026 to March 2027 (with potential extension to March 2029)

By The Sustainability Grid Desk

Setting Hybrid (London or Bristol office)

Location London or Bristol, United Kingdom

Type Full time

Palladium is a global organization delivering positive impact through international development programs. This role sits within the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme, supporting climate action initiatives across multiple countries.

About the Role:

This is a high-intensity leadership role operating at the center of programme execution.

As Programme Delivery Manager, you will oversee a complex portfolio of grants and activities, ensuring delivery is compliant, timely, and aligned with donor expectations. You will lead teams, manage risk, and act as a key interface between stakeholders, including the UK government.

This is not a passive coordination role. It is operational command.

What You’ll Do:

Programme Delivery & Portfolio Oversight
Lead delivery across multiple countries, partners, and workstreams.Ensure outputs meet timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.Continuously monitor performance and adjust delivery strategies as needed.

Grant Management & Compliance
Oversee the full grant lifecycle including contracting, due diligence, and compliance.Ensure adherence to donor requirements, particularly FCDO standards.Maintain strong controls around safeguarding, fraud prevention, and risk mitigation.

Leadership & Team Management
Line manage Regional Activity Managers and a Contracts Manager.Provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight.Ensure team alignment and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with FCDO, delivery partners, and internal teams.Operate with diplomacy and neutrality, particularly in politically sensitive contexts.Act as a trusted interface between programme stakeholders.

Risk Management & Problem Solving
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining delivery momentum.Balance speed with compliance and quality assurance.

Data, Systems & Reporting
Use dashboards, Power BI, and programme systems to monitor progress.Improve data quality and support evidence-based decision-making.Ensure accurate and timely reporting across the portfolio.

About You:

You are built for complexity.

You can manage pressure without losing precision, and lead teams without losing empathy.

Have a strong track record in programme delivery, grant management, and stakeholder engagement

Bring experience in donor-funded or publicly funded programmes

Have worked in senior programme or delivery management roles

Understand compliance frameworks, ideally within FCDO environments

Have experience managing teams and driving performance in fast-paced settings

Are confident working in multicultural and politically sensitive environments

Bring strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities

Are fluent in English with excellent communication skills

Have experience with Power BI or similar data tools

Key Strengths:

Programme and portfolio management across complex environments

Grant lifecycle oversight and compliance expertise

Leadership and team development

Analytical thinking supported by data and systems

Resilience, adaptability, and strong professional judgment

Fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, and constantly evolving

Requires flexibility, prioritization, and attention to detail

Demands both strategic oversight and hands-on execution

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Palladium is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity is seen as a driver of innovation and impact.

Safeguarding Commitment:

All candidates will undergo rigorous safeguarding checks. Palladium prioritizes the protection of communities, clients, and staff in all operations.