Programme Planning Consultant - Public Sector Transformation

Panoramic Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Programme Planning Consultant to lead structured planning for a major highways transformation programme. The ideal candidate will have expert-level MS Project skills and experience in complex public sector programmes. The role requires 2-3 days onsite in London, offering a hybrid work model. It is an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension. Strong communication skills and familiarity with senior stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing structured, dependency-based programme plans.
• Background in complex programmes–public sector, infrastructure, or transformation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a full Microsoft Project master schedule.
• Develop structured, dependency-driven programme plans and identify critical paths.
• Lead transition sequencing and integration planning across multiple services.
• Translate service-level inputs into coherent, centralised programme plans.
• Map resources, risks, dependencies, and alternative delivery scenarios.
• Provide milestone-driven planning assurance to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Expert-level MS Project capability

Strong communication skills

Experience working with senior stakeholders

Ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations

Job description

Programme Planning Consultant - Public Sector Transformation

Southeast of England

2-3 days in office per week

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a public‑sector client to appoint an experienced Programme Planning Consultant to lead structured programme planning for a major highways transformation programme and wider Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) agenda.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Build and manage a full Microsoft Project master schedule.
• Develop structured, dependency‑driven programme plans and identify critical paths.
• Lead transition sequencing and integration planning across multiple services.
• Translate service‑level inputs into coherent, centralised programme plans.
• Map resources, risks, dependencies, and alternative delivery scenarios.
• Provide milestone‑driven planning assurance to senior stakeholders.

To be successful in the role you will have

• Expert‑level MS Project capability.
• Proven experience developing structured, dependency‑based programme plans.
• Background in complex programmes‑public sector, infrastructure, or transformation preferred.
• Ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations and coach teams with varying programme maturity.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders.

Next Steps

This is an initial 6‑month contract with potential for extension. The role requires 2‑3 days per week onsite, with the remainder remote. Interviews will be taking place shortly. If you’re interested in learning more, please apply via the advert.