Programme Lead at GCS, London Area, £Contract Rate

Job Title: Programme Lead

Location: Milton Keynes/London/Remote

Contract: Contract (Outside IR35)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Programme Lead to drive a high-impact change and transformation programme, focused on merging multiple business units into a single, fully integrated operational entity. The successful candidate will also establish and operationalise a Programme Management Office (PMO) to support enterprise-wide transformation, embedding lasting capability and governance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior change and transformation professional to lead a strategic programme, engage with the C-suite, and deliver measurable benefits across operational, cultural, and digital domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the change management programme merging multiple business units into one cohesive organisation.
• Design, implement, and operationalise a fully functional PMO to support strategic transformation.
• Develop and execute organisational change strategies, including TOM implementation, workforce integration, and culture alignment.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to secure buy-in and manage complex, cross-functional stakeholder landscapes.
• Oversee delivery teams, including PMO, change, and operational functions, ensuring high standards of governance.
• Implement risk, dependency, and performance management frameworks to track programme success.
• Ensure effective post-go-live stabilisation and hypercare, minimising operational disruption.
• Mentor and build capability across change leaders and delivery teams to sustain transformation benefits.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience leading complex transformation programmes, including mergers or acquisitions.
• Experience in Power & Grid, Utilities, FM, or Construction sectors.
• Strong executive presence with experience advising and influencing C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to create and operationalise a Programme Management Office (PMO).
• Expertise in TOM implementation, digital transformation, and organisational change.
• Skilled in change management methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter) and Lean/Agile principles.
• Track record of delivering measurable benefits and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

What We Offer:

• Lead a high-profile transformation programme with visibility to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and embed a new PMO and organisational change capability.
• Competitive package and flexible working options.
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment delivering lasting impact.

To Apply:

Submit your CV highlighting experience in mergers, PMO set-up, and complex transformation programmes, particularly in Power & Grid, FM, or Construction sectors.