Senior Consultant - Programme Management

Civiteq is a specialist consultancy working at the intersection of technology, change and public services. We support organisations delivering complex digital transformation programmes, including major ERP implementations. We help them to design, deliver and embed change that genuinely works for people.

We’re known for our collaborative culture, deep subject‑matter expertise and practical, people‑centred approach to delivery.

We’re looking for an experienced SeniorConsultant – Programmes to lead complex client engagements and play a key role in the leadership of our delivery teams.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, lead multi‑disciplinary teams, and take ownership of programme delivery from discovery through to closure. Alongside delivery, you’ll help shape Civiteq’s methodologies, develop our people, and identify opportunities to grow client relationships.

This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, visibility and influence and who can balance strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery.

Programme leadership & client delivery

• Leading complex client programmes as a trusted and credible advisor
• Owning the planning and delivery of programmes in line with agreed Statements of Work
• Conducting discovery and diagnostic work, developing recommendations and delivery plans
• Leading programme governance, including Programme Boards and senior stakeholder engagement
• Managing multi‑disciplinary delivery teams, ensuring high‑quality outcomes
• Identifying and progressing follow‑on opportunities with existing clients

Commercial & operational oversight

• Owning programme financials, ensuring delivery against resourcing and margin expectations
• Working closely with other Principal Consultants and Directors on resourcing and delivery planning
• Maintaining accurate programme data and reporting
• Contributing to Civiteq’s strategic objectives and ways of working

Programme management expertise

You’ll bring deep experience across the full programme lifecycle, including:

Programme initiation and business case development

• Planning, resourcing and risk management
• Agile and/or waterfall delivery approaches
• Stakeholder management at senior and executive level
• Monitoring delivery, managing change, and closing programmes successfully
• Experience in public sector transformation and ERP programmes is highly desirable.

Experience

• Significant experience leading complex programmes in a consulting or delivery environment
• Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder and SLT level
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing programme financials
• Experience building and maintaining long‑term client relationships
• Confidence leading teams and handling challenging delivery environments

Skills & strengths

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Clear, credible communication at all levels
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving ability
• Collaborative and values‑led approach
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery

Why join Civiteq?

• Work on high‑impact, meaningful transformation programmes

• Be part of a supportive, high‑performing consultancy culture
• Real opportunity to influence delivery approaches and capability development
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, interesting challenges

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your work makes a real impact. We offer:

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience). We are committed to offering salaries that are fair, competitive and aligned to experience and capability.
• This role is fully remote, but there will be a requirement to travel to client sites. We aim to balance flexibility with meaningful in‑person engagement.

• A flexible, hybrid working model
• Opportunities to shape how we grow and win work
• A supportive culture that values innovation, integrity, and excellence
• Contributory Pension – employer contribution of 5%, if the employee contributes 3%
• Colleague bonus scheme – passed on company profitability and achievement of individual objectives
• Access to Yu Life
• Private Medical with BUPA
• Health Cash Plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Life Assurance * 3
• Holidays starting at 25 days but increase with length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Car Salary sacrifice scheme (once passed probation)
• An individual learning budget, enabling you to own your development for each financial year.

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