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Program Manager

Apache AssociatesUnited Kingdom🇬🇧United Kingdom

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SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeRemote
LocationUnited Kingdom
Project Management

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We are seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to lead large‑scale, high‑value programme delivery across major NHS and UK Government environments. This role combines both strategic leadership and hands‑on programme ownership, from bid stage through mobilisation and full delivery.


Key Responsibilities



  • Leading end‑to‑end bid and tender processes for significant public‑sector transformation programmes.

  • Owning major programme delivery from award through execution, ensuring high‑quality governance, commercial control, and operational success.

  • Managing complex, multi‑workstream programmes with a Total Contract Value between £40m and £100m.

  • Working closely with senior stakeholders across the NHS, Government departments, and partner organisations.

  • Driving PMO standards, risk management, resource planning, and benefit realisation.

  • Ensuring delivery aligns to contractual, regulatory and compliance requirements—particularly in sensitive or secure environments.


Your Experience



  • Proven track record leading large, complex, multi‑year programmes within NHS or UK Government.

  • In‑depth practical knowledge of TUPE regulations and experience managing the transfer of large employee groups.

  • Project Professional.

  • Strong experience in competitive tendering, bids, commercial negotiation and programme mobilisation.

  • Comfortable operating at executive level with strong governance, financial oversight and delivery assurance.

  • Security Clearance (SC) is highly desirable; candidates must be eligible for clearance as a minimum.

  • Excellent communicator, confident leader, and strategic thinker with hands‑on delivery capability.

  • Initial contract: 3–6 months, with strong likelihood of extension

  • Start: ASAP

  • Location: UK‑based, remote with some on‑site client engagement

  • Day rate: Competitive, dependent on experience


If you are a high‑calibre Programme Manager with a passion for delivering impactful public‑sector transformation, we’d love to hear from you.


Seniority level



  • Director


Employment type



  • Contract


Job function



  • Project Management


Industries



  • Technology, Information and Media


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