Business Transformation Programme Manager (Manufacturing Focus) at Eden Scott, Glasgow, £Contract Rate

Business Transformation Programme Manager (Manufacturing Focus)

Location: Central Scotland (hybrid with onsite presence) –

***Candidates not currently based in Scotland will not be considered

Start: 22nd or 29th June

Duration: ~8 months (potential extension)

Engagement: ~3 days per week (flexibility for strong candidates)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Transformation Programme Manager to lead and govern complex transformation initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

This role requires an individual who has independently led end-to-end transformation programmes, managing multiple workstreams across operations, supply chain, commercial and organisational change, rather than operating within a single functional domain (e.g. HR or IT).

You will act as a senior external programme lead, driving transformation from strategy through to execution, while engaging closely with executive stakeholders and steering committees.

The critical distinction is this: they are looking for an external programme manager who has independently governed complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes, reporting to a steering committee or client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale business transformation programmes, spanning operational, supply chain, commercial and structural workstreams
• Establish and manage programme governance, including reporting into steering committees and executive sponsors
• Drive cross-functional alignment, ensuring consistency and momentum across multiple transformation pillars
• Identify and manage interdependencies, risks and delivery blockers, ensuring timely escalation and resolution
• Oversee change management and business readiness, ensuring successful adoption across all impacted areas
• Develop and execute programme communication strategies, aligned to senior stakeholder and operational needs
• Track and report progress against benefits, milestones, and transformation KPIs
• Build strong relationships across senior leadership teams to influence decision-making and secure buy-in

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an external Programme Manager leading complex, multi-workstream business transformation programmes
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end transformation delivery, not limited to a single function (e.g. HR, IT, Finance)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, including operations, supply chain, and commercial drivers
• Experience governing programmes at SteerCo / executive level, including reporting and stakeholder management
• Ability to operate across strategic and delivery layers, from shaping direction to driving execution
• Track record of delivering transformation in complex, ambiguous environments

Desirable

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, chemicals, or industrial sectors
• Background in operational or supply chain transformation programmes
• Exposure to cost transformation, network optimisation, or organisational restructuring

Summary

This role is best suited to a senior transformation programme leader who combines:

• Manufacturing domain understanding
• Enterprise-level transformation delivery experience
• Strong governance and stakeholder leadership