Programme Delivery Manager

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Programme Delivery Manager Location: UK Working Arrangement: Remote with International Travel Purpose of Role This role is accountable for driving day-to-day delivery execution across the S/4 Transformation Programme, ensuring that multiple workstreams execute in a coordinated, outcome-driven, and time-bound manner. Operating within the overall direction, governance framework, and integrated plan set by the Programme Director, this role requires a hands-on delivery leader who can drive execution at scale, unblock complex issues rapidly, and maintain momentum across a large, multi-workstream transformation. The role focuses on ensuring delivery happens-embedding strong execution discipline, maintaining clear ownership within workstreams, and driving progress against agreed milestones and outcomes. Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery & Execution Drive day-to-day execution across all workstreams , ensuring alignment to programme milestones Ensure delivery milestones are met within agreed scope, time, and quality parameters Intervene in underperforming workstreams and lead corrective and recovery actions Ensure clarity of deliverables, ownership, and accountability at workstream level Leadership of Workstream Delivery Lead and coordinate 10-20+ workstream leads , ensuring alignment and delivery focus Establish scalable mechanisms to track performance and enforce accountability Build a high-performance delivery culture focused on pace, ownership, and outcomes Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of delivery teams , including PMO delivery support Integrated Planning & Dependency Management Drive execution in line with the integrated programme plan defined by the Programme Director Identify , manage, and resolve cross-workstream dependencies and sequencing challenges Ensure workstreams are aligned across business, technology, and third-party delivery teams Escalate critical dependency risks with clear recommendations and resolution options Decisioning & Issue Resolution Drive rapid resolution of delivery issues and blockers within workstreams Remove barriers to delivery and maintain programme momentum Escalate critical risks and issues to the Programme Director, providing clear, action-oriented recommendations Programme Performance & Recovery Track delivery performance across workstreams against agreed milestones and KPIs Identify emerging risks to delivery and take proactive mitigation actions Lead workstream-level recovery planning and execution when delivery deviates from plan Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Drive alignment and engagement across workstream leads and delivery teams Support executive decision-making by providing clear, data-driven delivery insights and recommendations Ensure consistent, transparent communication of delivery progress and risks Third Party & Supplier Delivery Oversight Manage day-to-day delivery performance of third-party suppliers within workstreams Hold delivery partners accountable for milestones, outputs, and quality at execution level Identify and escalate vendor performance issues to the Programme Director where required Financial & Delivery Controls Track and manage workstream-level budgets, forecasts, and cost performance Provide accurate financial inputs into overall programme cost tracking and governance Ensure delivery teams operate within agreed financial and resource boundaries Knowledge, Skills, Capability and Experience Essential Proven track record (10+ years) of driving delivery within large-scale, multi-workstream transformation programmes (£50m+) Demonstrable experience: Driving execution rather than PMO coordination Leading 10+ concurrent workstreams in complex environments Delivering ERP / S/4 or equivalent enterprise-wide transformation programmes Strong evidence of: Delivering milestones and outcomes under pressure Leading recovery actions within large-scale programmes Operating effectively in ambiguous, high-complexity environments Deep expertise in: Execution across integrated programmes Dependency management and sequencing Cross-functional and cross-geography delivery alignment Experience managing: Third-party delivery at an operational level within multi-vendor environments Workstream-level financial tracking and forecasting Leadership Style Required Operates with a delivery-first mindset , prioritising outcomes over process Comfortable leading at scale without reliance on 1:1 management structures Holds teams accountable and drives clarity, pace, and ownership Demonstrates resilience in high-pressure, high-visibility delivery environments Strong bias for action, problem-solving, and removing blockers Nice to Have (but not defining) Experience of PMO or governance environments (as a supporting capability) Familiarity with SAP S/4 and SAP Activate methodology Experience in multi-party (client, SI, vendor) delivery models Familiarity with programme

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