Programme Manager (consulting background) - Contract role

Role: Programme Manager (consulting background) - Contract role

Consulting Seniority: Manager

Day rate: £400-£600 inside IR35

Project duration: 3-4 months with potential extension, starting in mid-June

Location: 2-3 days on site in North London, the rest worked remotely

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 end-client is in Consumer Goods. They require a Programme Manager with 8-10 years’ experience of project management and delivery with strong stakeholder manager and communications skills. The role demands strong delivery focus in a high-pressure environment.

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.

• Manage programme delivery across key workstreams, ensuring timelines, risks, and dependencies are effectively controlled
• Coordinate stakeholders and delivery teams to keep activity aligned with programme objectives and business priorities
• Provide clear governance, reporting, and leadership to drive successful outcomes across the programme.

• An independent consultant
• Consultancy background is preferred
• Strong project management experience on large-scale transformation programmes
• Confident senior stakeholder engagement with resilience under pressure