Program Manager

Capita; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a large-scale integrated learning technology solution for the Civil Service Learning contract. The role involves project management, ensuring timely and quality delivery of learning services. Candidates should have proven experience in program delivery, strong governance skills, and an understanding of learning technologies. This full-time position is based in the United Kingdom, offering competitive benefits including remote working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Remote working – occasional travel

Competitive salary

23 days’ holiday, rising to 27

Paid volunteering day

Generous family leave policies

Cycle2Work scheme

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program or project delivery within large‑scale learning, digital transformation, or public sector contracts.
• Strong understanding of learning technologies, data integrations, and service design.
• Expertise in governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks and issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Program delivery experience

Learning technologies understanding

Expertise in governance frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Cornerstone LMS

Job description

Job Title

Program Manager

Summary

As the Program Manager you will lead the day‑to‑day operational activities and project management of a large‑scale integrated learning technology solution for the Learning Frameworks 2.0 Civil Service Learning contract. You will ensure that all learning services, technologies, and stakeholder engagements are executed on time, to the required quality and within budget. This role is central to translating strategic intent into operational delivery across the public sector learning ecosystem. The program delivers high‑quality, compliant, and innovative learning services to the UK Civil Service, supporting workforce capability development and strategic transformation.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Proven experience in program or project delivery within large‑scale learning, digital transformation, or public sector contracts.
• Strong understanding of learning technologies (e.g., Cornerstone LMS), data integrations, and service design.
• Expertise in governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

Desirable

• Familiarity with complex integrated enterprise‑scale learning technology ecosystems.
• Experience with contract mobilisation and supplier management.
• Knowledge of accessibility, data assurance, and evaluation methodologies.

Additional

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

What you’ll be doing

• The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex programmes and projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, ensuring that the programme is aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.

Project / Programme Management

• Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring that they are aligned with the overall programme plan.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops and other activities as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall programme plan.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management on the overall programme status.

Governance

• Monitor project progress, identify and manage risks and issues, and take corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the agreed quality standards.
• Ensure that projects are aligned with the strategic goals of the organisation.

Leadership

• Lead and manage the project team to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Develop the project team, ensuring that they have the necessary skills, resources and support to deliver projects successfully.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members as required.

Stakeholder Management / Client Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation.
• Ensure stakeholders are kept informed of project progress, risks and issues, and that their expectations are managed appropriately.

Values

At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued.

Benefits

• Remote working – occasional travel.
• Competitive salary.
• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro‑rata) – plus the option to buy more after qualifying period.
• Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice.
• Generous family leave policies – including 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more.

Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting‑edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors—government, healthcare, education, and finance—offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.

Career Development

We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you.

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Equal Opportunity

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

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Location

United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent