Programme Manager

Programme Manager (Transformation & Adoption) North West (Hybrid) Circa £70,000 + benefits The Opportunity We’re working with a high-profile, government-backed programme focused on driving productivity and transformation across UK businesses. This is a unique opportunity to lead sector-focused programmes, helping organisations understand their challenges, adopt new approaches, and deliver measurable improvements. This is not a traditional PM role — it’s highly visible, external-facing, and sits at the intersection of strategy, engagement, and delivery. What You’ll Be Doing * Engage directly with organisations to understand their challenges, maturity, and growth ambitions * Lead workshops and diagnostic conversations to identify opportunities * Shape tailored recommendations and programme interventions * Oversee delivery through a small, multidisciplinary team * Monitor outcomes and demonstrate impact using meaningful data * Build strong relationships with businesses, partners, and stakeholders (including government) * Support the evolution of programme models across different sectors * Contribute to outreach activity, including events and partnerships About You We’re looking for someone credible, commercially-aware, and relationship-driven, who can operate confidently in external-facing environments. You might come from: * Business or professional services (e.g. consulting, legal, financial services) * OR a programme / transformation background with strong external stakeholder engagement You’ll Likely Bring * Experience delivering transformation, adoption, or change programmes * Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly * Experience working directly with organisations or clients * A consultative approach — able to diagnose challenges and shape solutions * The ability to operate both strategically and through delivery Helpful (but not essential) * Experience across multiple sectors or organisations * Exposure to innovation, economic development, or publicly funded programmes * Experience designing or evolving programme delivery models Why This Role? * High-profile, well-funded programme with national impact * Opportunity to shape how support is delivered across sectors * Genuinely outward-facing role with influence and visibility * Ability to drive real, measurable outcomes for organisations In Summary This role suits someone who can: * Build credibility quickly with senior stakeholders * Understand real-world business challenges * Translate insight into practical, impactful programmes