Transformation Programme Lead

Sandwell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking a Programme Manager to lead large-scale transformation programmes end-to-end, from discovery to benefits realisation, across a diverse portfolio.

The role focuses on governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivering sustainable change that realises benefits for residents.

37 hours per week, permanent contract, based at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Closing date 15 November 2026.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• A recognised programme, project or change management qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2, APM or equivalent.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes and organisational change initiatives.
• Strong programme management expertise, including governance, planning, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation.
• Experience developing business cases and supporting investment decisions.
• Knowledge of service redesign, business improvement and transformation methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and creating high-performing, collaborative working environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading transformation programmes through the full lifecycle, from discovery, design and business case development through to implementation, embedding and benefits realisation.
• Translating strategic objectives into deliverable programme plans, milestones and workstreams.
• Establishing programme governance arrangements and ensuring robust monitoring, reporting and assurance throughout delivery.
• Managing programme risks, issues, dependencies and budgets, taking proactive action to maintain delivery confidence.
• Driving stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organisation, building support for change and ensuring effective collaboration.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams, suppliers and subject matter experts to achieve programme objectives.
• Developing and maintaining programme roadmaps, ensuring milestones, outcomes and dependencies are clearly understood and effectively managed.
• Ensuring new processes, systems and ways of working are successfully embedded into business-as-usual operations.
• Tracking and evidencing financial, operational and customer benefits to demonstrate the impact and value of transformation activity.

Skills

Programme management

Governance

Planning

Risk management

Benefits realisation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

MSP/PRINCE2/APM or equivalent qualification

Job description

Sandwell Council is seeking a Programme Manager to lead large-scale transformation programmes end-to-end, from discovery to benefits realisation, across a diverse portfolio.

The role focuses on governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivering sustainable change that realises benefits for residents.

37 hours per week, permanent contract, based at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Closing date 15 November 2026.