Programme governance jobs

Establish and maintain an enterprise view of the People transformation portfolio
Drive prioritisation and enterprise trade‑offs
Establish and run transformation governance
Create execution transparency and intervention
Build an enterprise execution capability

Requirements

Nice to have: large‑scale People/HR transformation
Nice to have: operating model transformation
Nice to have: continuous improvement disciplines
Nice to have: executive governance support

Skills

portfolio management

People Transformation Portfolio & Execution Lead

Rolls-Royce · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Open

Derby, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

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Lead integrated portfolio execution and governance for People Transformation across the organization, driving prioritisation, sequencing, and decision-making to accelerate transformation outcomes.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an enterprise view of the People transformation portfolio across SMEs, Divisions, GBS and HR Technology
Drive prioritisation and enterprise trade-offs to enable leadership decisions
Design, establish and embed multi-layered governance rhythm for the transformation portfolio
Establish consistent portfolio performance insight and drive actions for resolution
Build an enterprise execution capability to reduce programme management burden

Skills

portfolio management programme governance prioritisation dependency management risk management executive reporting stakeholder leadership influencing

Head of Programme Delivery

Bank of New Zealand · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Hybrid
Full-time · Manager
10+ years

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Lead BNZ’s national property development programme, driving delivery across multiple concurrent construction projects and ensuring commercial discipline, governance, and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

Lead BNZ’s property programme delivery across multiple concurrent construction projects
Drive programme performance, commercial outcomes and Health & Safety
Partner with senior stakeholders across BNZ to shape project briefs
Lead and hold external delivery partners to account
Lead and develop a high-performing Programme Delivery team

Requirements

Nice to have: quantity surveying

Skills

property and construction programme management programme governance risk management commercial acumen capital planning forecasting cost management

Programme Manager

Lewisham · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Catford, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Full-time · Senior
£66K–£68K per year

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Lead complex digital transformation programmes across the Council, ensuring they are delivered to agreed outcomes, timescales and budgets.

Compensation

£65,922-£68,265 per annum (P08)

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams
Establish effective programme governance
Manage risks, dependencies and change
Work closely with senior stakeholders to redesign services
Introduce new ways of working

Skills

digital transformation stakeholder management programme governance risk management strategic planning

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
Staff discounts

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Risk Manager

Turner & Townsend · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5+ years

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Project Risk Manager responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective risk management processes across complex programmes and projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement project and programme risk management frameworks, strategies, plans, procedures, and governance arrangements.
Establish and maintain project risk registers and associated risk reporting systems.
Ensure risk management activities align with organisational standards, project controls requirements, and industry best practices.
Promote a proactive risk‑aware culture across project teams and supply chain partners.
Provide expert advice to project directors and senior management regarding key project threats and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Risk Management, Business Management, or related discipline

Skills

risk management project controls quantitative risk analysis risk registers risk workshops

Material Program Manager

RTX · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom +1 more
Hybrid
Full-time · Manager
£: Competitive salary

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Primarily responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the supply chain from a program perspective.

Locations (2)

Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom
Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Lead the Supply Chain strategy across complex programmes, ensuring cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives are achieved.
Act as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Programme Teams, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and execute material programme plans, supporting business growth from bid and capture activities through to contract completion.
Manage supplier performance, risk and opportunity plans, sourcing strategies, and procurement activities to ensure programme success.
Oversee programme budgets, forecasting, working capital, and financial performance, including EAC/ETC reporting and sales and cash targets.

Requirements

Principal Delivery Manager (Public Sector)

Kainos · Posted Oct 26, 2026

Open

Remote, United Kingdom
Remote
Full-time · Senior

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Lead the successful delivery of complex digital transformation programmes across Public, Healthcare, Defence, and Commercial sectors, managing multidisciplinary teams, commercial performance, and senior client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-value digital programmes across multiple teams, workstreams and suppliers.
Define critical success factors for each programme, including long-term impact, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Provide senior delivery leadership in fast-moving and challenging environments.
Create clarity across programmes by setting direction, aligning plans, and managing risks and delivery challenges.
Take ownership of programme financial performance, meeting profitability targets and ensuring accurate forecasting.

Requirements

Nice to have: Experience in central government
Nice to have: Healthcare experience
Nice to have: Defence experience
Nice to have: AI awareness
Nice to have: Business development

Skills

Digital delivery experience Stakeholder management Agile delivery environments Programme governance

Principal Delivery Manager (Healthcare)

Kainos · Posted Oct 26, 2026

Open

United Kingdom
Principal

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Lead the successful delivery of complex digital transformation programmes across multiple teams and suppliers in the Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-value digital programmes across multiple teams, workstreams and suppliers
Define critical success factors for each programme
Provide senior delivery leadership in fast-moving and challenging environments
Create clarity across programmes by setting direction and ensuring dependencies, risks and delivery challenges are actively managed
Take ownership of programme financial performance

Requirements

Nice to have: Experience delivering programmes within central government, healthcare, defence or another highly regulated environment
Nice to have: Broad technology experience
Nice to have: Business development and account growth experience
Nice to have: Experience leading improvements to management, delivery or leadership practices

Skills

Digital delivery experience Stakeholder management Agile delivery environments Programme governance