Strategic Program Manager

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Director of Strategic Programme Management in London to lead complex transformation programmes from strategy to delivery. This senior role requires influencing senior stakeholders and shaping major client engagements.

You'll provide programme and PMO leadership across large client programmes, build relationships with C-suite executives, and develop consulting teams. The role focuses on delivering practical, sustainable solutions and identifying new business

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in management consulting or professional services.
• Strong expertise in Programme Management and Portfolio Management.
• Experience in a Big 4 or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering end-to-end outcomes.
• Excellent relationships with senior client stakeholders and delivery leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; capable of simplifying complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex transformation programmes from strategy through delivery.
• Providing programme, portfolio, and PMO leadership across major client engagements.
• Acting as a trusted programme leader when required.
• Developing relationships with C-suite and senior client stakeholders.
• Designing practical solutions to complex programme challenges.
• Leading and developing consulting teams.
• Shaping new business opportunities and supporting proposals.

Skills

Programme Management

Portfolio Management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Director – Strategic Programme Management

I’m currently recruiting for a Director of Strategic Programme Management to join a leading global change and transformation consultancy in London.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Programme Management / Transformation professional who can lead complex client engagements, advise senior stakeholders and help shape new business opportunities.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading complex transformation programmes and engagements from strategy through to delivery.
• Providing programme, portfolio and PMO leadership across major client engagements.
• Acting as a trusted programme leader, stepping into critical delivery roles where required.
• Developing strong relationships with C-suite and senior client stakeholders.
• Designing practical solutions to complex programme and portfolio challenges.
• Leading and developing consulting teams.
• Identifying and shaping new business opportunities and supporting proposals and pursuits.
• Building the organisation’s external profile and thought leadership in Programme & Portfolio Management.

We’re looking for someone with:

• 10+ years’ experience in management consulting, advisory or professional services.
• Strong expertise in Programme Management / Portfolio Management.
• Experience within a Big 4 or equivalent consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Experience managing teams and owning delivery end-to-end.
• Strong relationships with senior / executive-level clients.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to simplify complex problems and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Professional accreditation or recognised expertise within the field is advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

A senior leadership position within a high-growth transformation consultancy, with the opportunity to work on major client programmes, influence strategic decisions and help shape the continued growth of the Strategic Programme Management practice.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.