Transformation Programme Manager

Reference: 091123_1781687477

Job Title: Transformation Programme Manager (x2)

Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional travel (~10%)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Start Date: ASAP


About the Role

A growing Projects Division within a large organisation is undergoing a significant transformation to standardise delivery, improve governance, and enhance performance visibility across its construction and engineering portfolio.

To support this, a Transformation Portfolio has been established, comprising six strategic programmes focused on:

  • Standardising core delivery processes
  • Enhancing digital tools and data visibility
  • Strengthening financial and commercial controls
  • Embedding consistent governance and compliance

We are seeking two experienced Transformation Programme Managers to join a central Transformation Team. These roles will play a critical part in delivering strategic change across the division.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage one or more transformation programmes or related workstreams
  • Coordinate delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
  • Work closely with business leaders, SMEs, and functional teams to implement change incrementally
  • Maximise value from limited leadership and SME capacity through structured programme delivery
  • Manage internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective delivery
  • Drive adoption of standardised processes, governance frameworks, and controls
  • Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and performance across the programme lifecycle
  • Support implementation of solutions across operational, commercial, finance, and support functions

About You

We are looking for hands-on Programme Managers who thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and can drive practical delivery-not just advisory input.

Essential Experience

  • Strong experience in change and transformation delivery
  • Proven capability managing complex programmes or portfolios
  • Experience working on or alongside IT/IS projects
  • Comfortable working within waterfall delivery models
  • Confident engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to operate effectively in an immature or developing transformation environment
  • Demonstrated hands-on approach to delivery

Desirable Experience

  • Construction or engineering sector background
  • Energy or utilities industry experience
  • Finance, commercial, or procurement process knowledge
  • Experience with AI-related projects
  • Establishing centres of excellence
  • Designing and implementing governance frameworks and controls

Qualifications

  • Project or Programme Management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) - desirable

Additional Information

  • Contractors will be embedded within a central Transformation Team
  • Allocation across programmes will depend on priorities and individual experience
  • No specific compliance or health & safety risks identified

Reporting

  • Reporting into the Head of Transformation / Programme Leadership

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
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