Head of Programme Management

TL;DR

Head of Programme Management: Leading and developing a team of Senior Programme Managers and overseeing transformation initiatives for an enterprise business, with an accent on delivery excellence, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Focus on building enterprise-wide programme delivery capability from the ground up and driving strategic influence during a period of significant growth and transformation.

Location: Hybrid - 3 days in the office (Tues-Weds) in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Salary: £140,000–£150,000 per annum + Bonus + Car

Company

A profitable, high-growth enterprise business establishing a new Central Transformation Office.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Senior Programme Managers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of major transformation initiatives.
• Ensure robust governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks are consistently applied.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to prioritise the programme portfolio.
• Continuously enhance programme and project management methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Oversee programme budgets and ensure effective allocation and utilisation of resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of senior experience leading Programme Management functions and organisational readiness in large-scale, complex organisations.
• Proven track record of establishing and embedding a best practice approach to Programme Delivery.
• Experience of embedding enterprise-wide change across multiple business units.
• Experience managing change across multi-site operations with large, diverse workforces.
• Understanding of 24/7 operational environments and shift-based workforce dynamics.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as PMP, MSP, Prince2, or Agile (SAFe, Scrum) are strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Genuine strategic influence during a transformational period for a profitable, high-growth business.
• Opportunity to build enterprise-wide programme delivery capability from the ground up.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, 40% bonus, and comprehensive package.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Equal opportunities employer.