SC Cleared - Transformation Programme Manager

Experis (Austria); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A Transformation Programme Manager role in the UK is available on a 6 month contract with hybrid working and occasional travel to Basingstoke and London. SC Clearance is required.

You will lead governance, planning and control across a major transformation portfolio, coordinating multiple initiatives and delivering executive-level reporting. Reporting to the Head of Transformation, you will drive dependencies, RAID logs, and delivery across cross-functional teams including business analysts and

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining the integrated transformation roadmap, programme plan, milestones and dependency map.
• Coordinating multiple transformation initiatives and project teams across the portfolio.
• Establishing governance frameworks, reporting cycles and programme controls.
• Producing executive-level reporting packs, dashboards and programme updates.
• Managing programme-level RAID logs, dependencies, risks, issues and recovery plans.
• Providing oversight across operating model, business process, data and technology transformation workstreams.
• Coordinating delivery activities across project managers, business analysts, consultants and specialist resources.
• Supporting operating model implementation and alignment across people, process, governance, technology and data initiatives.
• Working with Benefits, Change and Finance leads to provide a single consolidated view of programme performance.
• Driving delivery momentum, identifying constraints early and supporting recovery actions.

Job description

Job Title: Transformation Programme Manager

Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to Basingstoke and London (typically 2-3 days onsite per week, flexibility available)

Duration: Initial 6 month contract

Rate: £600+ per day via an approved umbrella company

Clearance: SC Clearance

Are you an experienced Transformation Programme Manager with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives? Our client is seeking a hands-on delivery professional to establish and manage the governance, planning, reporting, and control environment across a major transformation portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating multiple transformation initiatives, ensuring clear governance, managing risks and dependencies, and providing executive-level reporting across the programme landscape.

What you'll be doing:

• Creating and maintaining the integrated transformation roadmap, programme plan, milestones, and dependency map.


• Coordinating multiple transformation initiatives and project teams across the portfolio.


• Establishing governance frameworks, reporting cycles, and programme controls.


• Producing executive-level reporting packs, dashboards, and programme updates.


• Managing programme-level RAID logs, dependencies, risks, issues, and recovery plans.


• Providing oversight across operating model, business process, data, and technology transformation workstreams.


• Coordinating delivery activities across project managers, business analysts, consultants, and specialist resources.


• Supporting operating model implementation and ensuring alignment across people, process, governance, technology, and data initiatives.


• Working closely with Benefits, Change, and Finance leads to provide a single consolidated view of programme performance.


• Driving delivery momentum, identifying constraints early, and supporting recovery actions where required.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programmes or portfolios.


• Strong programme governance, planning, RAID management, and dependency management expertise.


• Experience delivering operating model, organisational, business process, data, or technology-enabled transformation.


• Ability to consolidate complex delivery information into clear executive-level reporting and decision-making materials.


• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge senior leaders constructively.


• Experience working alongside Change, Benefits, and Finance teams within large transformation environments.


• Excellent communication, coordination, and implementation management capabilities.


• Experience within Defence, Government, National Security, or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant transformation programme and take ownership of integrated planning, governance, programme control, and delivery coordination across a diverse and complex portfolio of change initiatives.