Programme Director
About The Position
As Programme Director, you will lead the delivery of large, complex and multi‑year transformation programmes that are critical to strategic outcomes, operating at pace across technology modernisation, target operating model change, process improvement and data evolution. You will be accountable for mobilising, governing and delivering programmes within highly complex environments, working confidently with executive and board‑level stakeholders across multiple organisations and delivery partners. You will bring deep experience of operating in regulated environments, applying strong judgement and discipline to balance pace, risk, compliance and value for money. A core focus of the role is rigorous financial control, with responsibility for managing and forecasting significant budgets, developing robust business cases, and ensuring every investment delivers measurable benefits against tightly governed cost and savings targets. You will establish clear and effective programme governance, proactively managing risk, issues and dependencies to enable informed decision‑making and successful outcomes. As an experienced people leader, you will lead and develop teams of programme and project managers, creating a high‑performing, accountable delivery culture. You will use data‑driven insight to resolve complex problems, challenge ways of working and drive continuous improvement. Above all, you will combine strong commercial and delivery expertise with an understanding of public‑sector accountability, delivering complex change with credibility, pace and impact. This is a senior, high‑impact leadership role where you’ll shape and deliver complex, nationally significant transformation, build enduring executive relationships, and leave a visible legacy while strengthening your profile and progression at the most influential levels of programme delivery.
Requirements
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams in achieving programme objectives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across various levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage programme budgets and financial resources effectively.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making data-driven decisions.
- Excellent risk management, analytical and problems-solving skills.
- Able to challenge ways of working to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to build, establish, and maintain influential relationships to drive effective decision making.
- Proven experience in leading large, complex transformation programmes, with a deep understanding of programme management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale transformation programmes within complex organisational environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of large, complex and multi‑year transformation programmes
- Accountable for mobilising, governing and delivering programmes within highly complex environments
- Work confidently with executive and board‑level stakeholders across multiple organisations and delivery partners
- Rigorous financial control, with responsibility for managing and forecasting significant budgets, developing robust business cases
- Establish clear and effective programme governance, proactively managing risk, issues and dependencies
- Lead and develop teams of programme and project managers, creating a high‑performing, accountable delivery culture
- Use data‑driven insight to resolve complex problems, challenge ways of working and drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
- Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
- Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
- Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
- Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
