83 programme manager jobs found in London

Leading Hospitality client now requires an experienced Contract Programme Manager to lead a complex divestment programme, covering the carve-out of a business unit and the associated separation of systems, data, and operational processes. This is a high-visibility role reporting into senior leadership, requiring someone who can bring structure and pace to a fast-moving, multi-workstream separation while managing risk, stakeholders, and third parties throughout. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end delivery of the divestment programme, from planning through to Day 1 readiness and post-separation stabilisation. Lead business separation workstreams alongside IT/systems separation (ERP, POS, HR, finance systems, data migration, TSAs). Define and manage the programme plan, budget, RAID log, and governance framework. Coordinate cross-functional teams, external advisors, and technology partners. Manage Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and dependencies. Report...

Trust Policy Programme Manager (Contract) Contract: Until December 2026 (extensions likely) Location: Hybrid/London – 1 day per week onsite Day Rate: £600-£650 Outside IR35 Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a background in regulatory compliance, Trust & Safety, or online platform policy ? We're supporting one of the world's leading consumer technology businesses as they continue to strengthen their Trust Policy function. This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping the organisation meet its global online safety and regulatory obligations, working across Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations and Data teams to deliver complex compliance programme s. This is a highly visible contract position where you'll help shape how regulatory requirements are translated into scalable operational processes and product delive ry. The R ole:Leading cross-functional regulatory compliance programmes from planning through deliv...

Contract: 18 months Rate: Up to £1,000 per day, outside IR35 Start: Immediate Location: London hybrid We are looking for an experienced HRIS Transformation Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end procurement and deployment of a new HR system across a complex, multi opco, PE-backed organisation. The organisation has a huge growth agenda and is undergoing significant transformation to centralise the group's operations across its many operating companies, removing duplication, inefficiency and cost, and improving employee service. Key responsibilities Lead the programme from initial discovery and HRIS system selection through to implementation, and deployment. Support the transition from a decentralised structure to a more consistent and scalable HR operating model. Assess the existing HR technology landscape and HR processes Lead the selection of a new HR platform Appoint and manage the systems implementation partner. Manage the implementation of core HR...

Role: Programme Manager - Contract role Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - Senior Manager Day rate: £400-£600 outside IR35 Project duration: 3 months with likely extension Location: Luton, hybrid (expect 2 days on-site per week) We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager lead the HR/People workstream for a major transformation project within a well-known branded hotel and restaurant group. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks Lead the HR/People workstream for a...

Role: Programme Manager - Contract role Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - Senior Manager Day rate: Negotiable and outside IR35 Project duration: 6 months Location: London, hybrid (expect 2-3 days on-site per week) We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. The Programme Manager is required to support the new global pricing function. They will help the team focus on critical priorities, embed processes, and drive PMO and financial management activities. The role will ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, to quality standards, and in line with company policies and procedures. The client is a pharmaceutical/pharma company. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our...

Job Description IT Programme Manager Start: ASAP (ideally within the next 4 weeks) Duration: up to 2 years Location: average 2 days per week in Hampshire Rate: negotiable, Outside IR35 via Statement of Work I am looking for an experienced IT programme manager that will support a greenfield project in its early stages. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience from the private healthcare and retail sectors. For more information on this opportunity, please apply with an up to date CV.

Programme Manager - Workday Implementation, Financial Services  Location: Central London Rate: £800-925 per day, Hybrid, Outside IR35 Contract Type: 12 Month Contract, potentially renewable.  The Company: Our client is a growing financial services sector organisation based in Central London. The business specialises in providing bespoke financial services solutions, such as pensions and investments, to high net worth individuals, families and trusts. The business has around 500 staff, including representatives and their staff based throughout a network across the UK. As part of the continuous drive to mature the business, including HR processes, they now seek a Programme Manager to join them on an up to circa 12 month contract to lead an urgent post-implementation remediation for their recently introduced HCM system, Workday. The business is continuing with a major 2-year transformational initiative across IT, HR and Finance functions, and this programme is critical to...

Senior Project Manager - Management Consultant - Delivery - AI - Investment Management - Outside IR35 Contract We are partnering with a leading investment management platform on a high-impact consulting role for a delivery focused Project/Programme Manager focused on bridging business and technology, to deliver an innovative AI-powered investment programme. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of the programme Own Jira backlog management, sprint planning, and delivery governance Align and coordinate across product, engineering, and AI teams Develop executive-level reporting and track key milestones Key Experience Required 7+ years’ experience in Programme / Project Delivery Management consulting background Strong Financial Services background, ideally within Investments Knowledge of Private Markets (highly desirable) Exposure to AI enabled transformation or digital product delivery Strong senior stakeholder management Technology...

Programme Lead – Network Deployment (Mobile Telecoms) Contract | £575/day Outside IR35 | 3-Month Rolling Contract Hybrid – 2 Days per Week in Berkshire We’re looking for an experienced Programme Lead to join a high-performing Network Deployment (ND) team, delivering complex programmes across the mobile telecommunications space. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale business proposition initiatives supporting both consumer and business connectivity solutions, helping shape how demand is managed and delivered across critical network programmes. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing and managing a diverse pipeline of programme requests across areas including connectivity, bandwidth, and network capability enhancements. Acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, you’ll ensure demand is assessed, prioritised, and delivered in line with business objectives. A key part of the role will involve...

Role: Solution Architect - Contract role Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - Senior Manager Day rate: £550-£700 outside IR35 Project duration: 3 months with likely extension Location: Hybrid in London We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. This opportunity is for for a Solution Architect to play a key role in a major transformation programme for a large infrastructure client, helping to shape and deliver the technology architecture required to support complex change. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks Define and shape...

Role:  Solution Architect - Contract role Consulting Seniority:  Senior Consultant - Senior Manager Day rate:  £550-£700 outside IR35 Project duration:  3 months with likely extension Location:  Hybrid in London We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. This opportunity is for for a Solution Architect to play a key role in a major transformation programme for a large infrastructure client, helping to shape and deliver the technology architecture required to support complex change. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no...

Full job description Role:  Solution Architect - Contract role Consulting Seniority:  Senior Consultant - Senior Manager Day rate:  £550-£700 outside IR35 Project duration:  3 months with likely extension Location:  Hybrid in London We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. This opportunity is for for a Solution Architect to play a key role in a major transformation programme for a large infrastructure client, helping to shape and deliver the technology architecture required to support complex change. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out...

Senior Project Manager - Insurance Brokerage Transformation Our market leading Insurance Brokerage client are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to driving two high-impact, business-critical change initiatives focused on operational improvement and organisational simplification. The role sits within the Strategic Portfolio, and will be reporting directly into Transformation Director. Projects Scope - Operational Effectiveness & Efficiency A major programme focused on improving performance across a 52-branch network. The objective is to analyse productivity, output, and profitability across branches and translate insights into tangible improvements. Key elements include: Deep-dive analysis of branch performance using existing data insights Reviewing tooling, systems, and operational processes Identifying drivers behind high-performing vs underperforming branches Translating analysis into a standardised operating model Driving improvements through:...

Senior Project Manager - Insurance Brokerage Transformation Our market leading Insurance Brokerage client are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to driving two high-impact, business-critical change initiatives focused on operational improvement and organisational simplification. The role sits within the Strategic Portfolio, and will be reporting directly into Transformation Director. Projects Scope - Operational Effectiveness & Efficiency A major programme focused on improving performance across a 52-branch network. The objective is to analyse productivity, output, and profitability across branches and translate insights into tangible improvements. Key elements include: Deep-dive analysis of branch performance using existing data insights Reviewing tooling, systems, and operational processes Identifying drivers behind high-performing vs underperforming branches Translating analysis into a standardised...

Business Analyst - AML - KYC - Wealth Management Contract - £550-600 per day/Outside IR35 Candidates MUST have experience of regulatory change, and AML experience to be considered for this role. A Wealth Management background would be highly beneficial Role Over view We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join and support the delivery of a regulatory change programme at a wealth management client. The immediate focus is a 6-month project. You will work embedded within the client environment, reporting to the Regulatory Project Manager and collaborating closely with Compliance, distribution SMEs and second line of defence teams. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring both regulatory knowledge and strong practical BA sk ills. Key Responsib ilities • Elicit, validate and document regulatory, business and control requirements, ensuring alignment to MLR 2017 and regulator expectations throughout. • Translate regulatory requirements into...

Automation Test Manager Hybrid | London | Outside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Test Manager to lead quality across a large-scale programme spanning 6 Agile teams . You'll own the test strategy, define BDD test cases with Engineering and QA teams, lead bug triage, coordinate cross-team testing activities, and provide release recommendations to stakeholders. Key Skills: Test Strategy & Quality Leadership BDD/Cucumber Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO JavaScript/TypeScript CI/CD & Test Automation Stakeholder & Client Management Defect Management & Release Governance This is an excellent opportunity to shape quality across a complex transformation programme and work closely with senior stakeholders in a highly visible role. Please send across an updated CV if this position is of interest GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC and DV clearance and hold UK citizenship. Opening: Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world-class security shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs-based consultancy dedicated to solving the most complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. Currently, we working on a landmark transformation of a cross-government secure IT system. This is an exciting opportunity to help architect a private cloud environment from the ground up and modernize the end-user services that power national decision-making. We don't believe in ʺbilling by the hourʺ or rigid hierarchies; we are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high-impact technical outcomes. If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to see your engineering or architectural decisions shape the future of sovereign security, we want to talk to you....

Gigged AI is an On demand talent marketplace specialising in the IT and technology sector. We have an opportunity live at the moment for a Product Builder (AI/UI) - Outside IR35 - Hybrid All proposals will be reviewed on the Gigged AI platform. In order to send a proposal please head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile and apply to the role directly All applicant proposals will be reviewed directly on the Gigged AI platform by the hiring manager. In order to send a proposal please follow the below steps head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile once signed in, follow this link to the project - https://app.gigged.ai/find-a-gig/pOejq9Rj8Xq you will now see a 'submit proposal' button please fill this in (intro, relevant experience, and attach CV to this) The role Duration: 3 months initial, with option to go perm IR35: Outside, pending final determination Start: ASAP Working pattern: 4 day/week, occasional in office...

MEP Project Manager Location: London Contract: 12 Months Day Rate: £500 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 This is an opportunity for an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major MEP package on one of London's most prestigious five-star hospitality developments. The project involves the transformation of a landmark heritage building into an ultra-luxury hotel, delivering world-class guest accommodation, signature food & beverage spaces, wellness facilities and back-of-house areas. Every element of the scheme is being delivered to the highest specification, with a strong emphasis on exceptional craftsmanship, bespoke finishes and seamless integration of complex building services. Key Responsibilities Lead the design coordination process, including BIM, across the MEP package. Resolve design and site coordination challenges between shell & core services, hotel fit-out and specialist MEP installations, ensuring...

Change Manager / Senior Change Consultant Outside IR35 Contract | Immediate Start | London-Based Boutique Consultancy Freshwater Recruitment is partnering with an established and growing boutique change management consulting firm in London to appoint an experienced Change Manager / Senior Change Consultant on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for high-calibre change professionals who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working closely with senior stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of transformation programmes. The opportunity Joining a highly regarded specialist consultancy, you will work across a range of complex change and transformation initiatives, supporting clients through significant business, technology, and operating model change. Engagements span multiple sectors and offer the opportunity to deliver end-to-end change management solutions in a genuinely consulting-led environment. The consultancy is seeking individuals who can start...