Senior Principal (Program Management)

TL;DR

Senior Principal (Program Management): Leading large-scale people-centric organizational programs for public sector clients with an accent on end-to-end delivery and governance. Focus on implementation, managing senior stakeholders, and ensuring successful commercial landing of complex agendas.

Location: Preference for London or Manchester, UK; travel is expected as part of the role.

Company

A global consulting firm that synchronizes strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate business performance and transformation.

What you will do

• Take end-to-end ownership of complex client programs.
• Act as the senior point of accountability for delivery, governance, and client experience.
• Guide clients through complex implementation phases, ensuring programs land successfully.
• Manage senior stakeholders to maintain project pace and structure.
• Ensure programs are delivered commercially and align with strategic goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in owning and leading large-scale people-centric programs.
• Ability to bring confidence, structure, and pace to delivery.
• Strong professional gravitas, judgment, and calm authority.
• Must be based in or able to work from London or Manchester, UK.
• Availability for travel is required.

Nice to have

• Experience working within the public sector.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and sustainable ways of working.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile workforce and organizational programs.
• Collaborative environment within a world-leading consulting practice.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of background.