Programme Manager in Manchester

Job Description

Programme Manager (Transformation & Adoption)\n\nNorth West (Hybrid)\n\nCirca £70,000 + benefits\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe’re working with a high-profile, government-backed programme focused on driving productivity and transformation across UK businesses.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to lead sector-focused programmes, helping organisations understand their challenges, adopt new approaches, and deliver measurable improvements.\n\nThis is not a traditional PM role — it’s highly visible, external-facing, and sits at the intersection of strategy, engagement, and delivery.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\n * Engage directly with organisations to understand their challenges, maturity, and growth ambitions\n\n * Lead workshops and diagnostic conversations to identify opportunities\n\n * Shape tailored recommendations and programme interventions\n\n * Oversee delivery through a small, multidisciplinary team\n\n * Monitor outcomes and demonstrate impact using meaningful data\n\n * Build strong relationships with businesses, partners, and stakeholders (including government)\n\n * Support the evolution of programme models across different sectors\n\n * Contribute to outreach activity, including events and partnerships\n\nAbout You\n\nWe’re looking for someone credible, commercially-aware, and relationship-driven, who can operate confidently in external-facing environments.\n\nYou might come from:\n\n * Business or professional services (e.g. consulting, legal, financial services)\n\n * OR a programme / transformation background with strong external stakeholder engagement\n\nYou’ll Likely Bring\n\n * Experience delivering transformation, adoption, or change programmes\n\n * Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly\n\n * Experience working directly with organisations or clients\n\n * A consultative approach — able to diagnose challenges and shape solutions\n\n * The ability to operate both strategically and through delivery\n\nHelpful (but not essential)\n\n * Experience across multiple sectors or organisations\n\n * Exposure to innovation, economic development, or publicly funded programmes\n\n * Experience designing or evolving programme delivery models\n\nWhy This Role?\n\n * High-profile, well-funded programme with impact\n\n * Opportunity to shape how support is delivered across sectors\n\n * Genuinely outward-facing role with influence and visibility\n\n * Ability to drive real, measurable outcomes for organisations\n\nIn Summary\n\nThis role suits someone who can:\n\n * Build credibility quickly with senior stakeholders\n\n * Understand real-world business challenges\n\n * Translate insight into practical, impactful programmes