Job Description

Programme / Delivery Lead - Contract Opportunity

Day Rate: £625-£650 (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 3 months (extension unlikely at this stage)

Location: Fully Remote

Sector: Government Public Sector

Security Clearance: BPSS

We are currently supporting a Government Public Sector client in securing an experienced Programme / Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of a complex, multi-stream programme.

This is a high-impact role, ideal for a seasoned professional who can quickly embed into a fast-paced environment and provide structure, governance, and strategic oversight across multiple delivery workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead long-term programme planning and maintain core programme documentation

Establish and manage robust governance, reporting, and approvals processes

Oversee PMO activities across multiple interdependent workstreams

Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths, ensuring timely escalation

Maintain delivery momentum, particularly during periods of reduced team capacity

Align internal teams and external suppliers into a single, coordinated delivery approach

Key Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes across policy, commercial, and technical areas

Formal programme/project management qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMI)

Strong governance and senior stakeholder management experience (SROs, boards)

Demonstrable ability to build relationships across government and with suppliers/ALBs

Excellent planning, RAID management, and dependency tracking skills

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clear options and recommendations to senior stakeholders