Programme Delivery Manager

Programme Delivery Manager Rate: £825/day Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Clearance: BPSS Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite) Travel: Regular travel to Swansea and Birmingham (approximately every two weeks, including overnight stays) Overview We're looking for an experienced Programme Delivery Manager to join the team, supporting the transformation of government services

This role will primarily support a blended delivery team working with the DVLA to improve and transform the Driver's Medical service, while also helping share best practice and lessons learned across the wider portfolio.

The successful candidate will thrive in an evolving environment, be comfortable working with ambiguity, and be passionate about driving meaningful change across government services.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead delivery across complex government transformation programmes * Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across DSIT, DVLA, and wider government * Drive programme planning, governance, and delivery using Agile and traditional methodologies where appropriate * Build strong relationships with stakeholders across government and delivery teams * Support continuous improvement by challenging existing operating models and identifying opportunities for change * Share learnings and best practices across the wider Customer First portfolio * Remove delivery blockers, manage risks, and ensure successful programme outcomes * Foster a collaborative and open team culture focused on delivering user-centred services

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience delivering complex programmes within large organisations * Strong understanding of Agile delivery, with experience across Scrum, Agile, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies * Experience working across both public and private sectors * Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and solving complex delivery challenges * Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills * Confident challenging established ways of working and driving continuous improvement * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams * Positive, proactive approach with a genuine appetite for change

Ideal Background * Programme Manager * Senior Delivery Manager * Agile Coach with significant delivery experience * Experience working within government or highly regulated environments * Previous work with Arm's Length Bodies or large public sector transformation programmes would be beneficial Summary Programme Delivery Manager required to lead delivery across a major government transformation programme focused on improving citizen services. This role is ideal for someone with a collaborative mindset, strong delivery leadership, and experience navigating complex, fast-moving environments across both government and the private sector
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed