Strategic Programme Leader – Hybrid, Regional Impact

Colbern Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited and our client are seeking an experienced Programme Management Business Partner to lead complex programmes, secure outcomes and realise benefits across policy and regional priorities.

Hybrid working with travel across the South East Wales region is essential; you will own programme plans, manage budgets, risks and dependencies, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with funding conditions and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic programme leadership and governance.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and multiple workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full programme lifecycle for complex strategic programmes ensuring compliance with funding agreements and governance.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, delivery timelines and dependencies.
• Monitor risks and issues, provide mitigation actions and regular reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and partners to ensure aligned delivery and value for money.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Governance

Job description

Colbern Limited and our client are seeking an experienced Programme Management Business Partner to lead complex programmes, secure outcomes and realise benefits across policy and regional priorities.

Hybrid working with travel across the South East Wales region is essential; you will own programme plans, manage budgets, risks and dependencies, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with funding conditions and governance requirements.