Programme Manager

Company: Trades Workforce Solutions
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

My client is at the beginning of a major 3‑year public-sector transformation programme and is looking for a Programme Manager to join at the start and help shape everything from day one.

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the foundation of a large‑scale, high‑impact digital transformation, working closely with experienced leaders and a blended delivery team.

Joining at the very start means:

  • ✅ You help shape the direction of multiple discovery workstreams
  • ✅You influence processes, structure, governance and delivery rhythm
  • ✅You build the initial relationships with senior stakeholders
  • ✅You get to embed best practices from day one

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • ➡️ Coordinating multi‑million‑pound programme activity
  • ➡️Managing RAID, reporting, governance and day‑to‑day progress
  • ➡️Supporting a blended client/consultancy team
  • ➡️Working closely with a Programme Lead and engagement leadership
  • ➡️Driving discovery → alpha → beta phases across key service areas

What We’re Looking For

  • ✔️ Proven experience delivering public sector digital programmes
  • ✔️ Strong understanding of the GDS lifecycle
  • ✔️ Have experience managing £20–50m programme budgets
  • ✔️Proactive, structured, organised delivery style
  • ✔️SC‑clearable (must have lived in the UK 5+ years)

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid – Liverpool (3 days/week initially)

Occasional travel to London

Salary

Around £80k–£85k

If you’re someone who loves stepping into meaningful transformation at the moment it begins, this is the perfect role.

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Posted: March 18th, 2026