Programme Manager - Contract role

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 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.

• Drive governance, reporting, and clarity on key priorities for the global pricing team
• Manage PMO delivery activities, including timelines, risks, dependencies, KPIs, and stakeholder updates
• Support vendor and financial management, including RFPs, onboarding, POs, invoices, budgets, and compliance processes

• An independent consultant
• Strong project/programme management experience in complex matrix environments
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive delivery discipline
• Pharmaceutical/pharma or pricing experience would be advantageous