Programme Manager (Ref: 196143)
Contact: daniel.scott@forsythbarnes.com
Salary; £80,000
Location: Nuneaton
About Us
They are a well-established consumer organisation undergoing a critical phase of transformation. Significant investment is being made into building a high-performing Transformation function, focused on delivering meaningful, cross-functional change across the business.
Job Description
As Programme Manager, you will play a key role within the Transformation Office, owning and delivering programmes that cut across multiple business areas.
This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, translating complex challenges into structured, deliverable outcomes.
You will operate as a generalist programme leader, flexing across different initiatives depending on business priorities. Programmes are likely to span:
- Operational and supply chain transformation
- Working capital and margin improvement initiatives
- S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
- Warehouse / logistics and fulfilment programmes
- Product, data, and technology-enabled change
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage end-to-end programme delivery, including plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes
- Establish and run effective programme governance, ensuring clear visibility for senior leadership
- Translate complex challenges into clear, structured delivery plans
- Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, including commercial, operational, and technology teams
- Partner with Finance to track benefits realisation and financial performance
- Support and guide Project Managers across programme workstreams
- Adapt quickly across multiple initiatives, bringing structure to evolving priorities
What Success Looks Like
- Programmes delivered on time, with strong business adoption
- Measurable impact on business performance (e.g. cost, margin, efficiency)
- Clear, effective governance that enables confident decision-making
- Strong stakeholder alignment across complex environments
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes in complex organisations
- Strong track record operating across multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams
- Ability to bridge business and technology, working effectively with product, engineering, or digital teams
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level
Solid understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments
Highly Desirable
- Experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-led businesses
- Exposure to:
- Supply chain or operational transformation
- S&OP or planning processes
- Warehouse management or logistics programmes
- Background in consulting or fast-paced transformation environments
Benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension contribution
- Health & wellbeing support
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
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