Average Programme Manager salary in the UK

We're Hiring: Programme ManagerLocation: RemoteDepartment: Business ChangeHours: Monday - Friday 09:00-17:30Overall Purpose of JobWe're looking for an experienced hands on Programme Manager to lead establish and deliver complex, multi workstream programmes that support our transformation and innovation agenda.This is a key role within our Business Change function, partnering with senior stakeholders to translate strategy into meaningful, measurable outcomes.If you're passionate about programme delivery, thrive in fast paced environments, and bring strong leadership, governance and strategic thinking, this could be an excellent next step in your career. Key Accountabilities:As Programme Manager, you'll take accountability for the successful delivery of major programmes within our Change Portfolio, ensuring they remain aligned to strategic priorities and deliver real business value. You'll:Lead and plan complex, interdependent programmes and projects across multiple workstreamsTranslate organisational strategy into clear, structured and deliverable programmes of workEstablish and embed robust, pragmatic and holistic programme governance, ensuring clear decision making, accountability, transparency and assuranceTake ownership of remediating and re energising programmes and projects that are off track or struggling, diagnosing issues and bringing them back to life through decisive leadership and structured recovery plansManage programme level risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation with a proactive, risk led mindsetDirect, coach and support Project Managers, coordinating interdependencies and resolving escalated risks or delivery blockersProvide clear programme level reporting and delivery assurance to senior stakeholders and governance forumsManage programme budgets and external suppliers, ensuring cost control, transparency and value for moneyWork closely with senior leaders, business owners and sponsors to ensure programmes remain focused on strategic outcomesChampion modern ways of working, including value stream thinking and agile or hybrid delivery approaches where appropriateOptimise resources across the portfolio, ensuring teams have the right people, tools and funding to succeedMaintain clear, transparent communication, managing stakeholder expectations and addressing concerns earlyCollaborate closely with colleagues across the wider Business Change function to ensure a joined up, end to end change approachExperience, knowledge, skillsYou'll bring strong programme leadership experience and the confidence to operate credibly at senior levels across the organisation. You'll be comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands on delivery, especially where recovery or intervention is needed.We're looking for someone who has:5+ years' proven experience in a Programme Manager role within a regulated fast paced, change driven environmentExperience working in a regulated environment essential, mortgage or financial services experience is highly desirableStrong programme planning, monitoring and control capability, with experience stabilising or remediating delivery when requiredA well rounded, pragmatic and proportionate approach to governance, able to apply structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracyExperience working with recognised programme and change methodologies MSP, PMQ,APMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile or hybrid delivery modelsThe ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and third party suppliersGravitas, credibility and the ability to influence and challenge constructivelyA proactive, resilient and highly organised approach, remaining calm under pressureExcellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levelsStrong analytical and problem solving skills, with a practical, solution focused mindsetA collaborative, people focused leadership style, with the ability to motivate and develop othersA genuine passion for programme and project management, continuously evolving your practice and keeping up to date with best in class approachesWhy Join UsAt Kensington Mortgages, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work environment that values personal growth, professional development and a healthy work life balanceOur inclusive culture respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued and understood. We recognise and appreciate differences in thinking, learning styles, gender, race, identity, ethnic origins and sexual expression.

Compliance with contractual commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction within this scope.Meeting objectives assigned by the Company and being responsible for ensuring Business Plan(s) are met within their scope of accountability.Client DetailsA global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. My client's expertise covers the entire life cycle of products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.DescriptionThis role is not only about exceptional technical programme management: it demands an agile and assertive leader capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with global customer exposure. The ideal candidate will combine deep Programme Management best practices knowledge with a fierce commitment to delivery and adaptability to changing priorities and constraints. This is an opportunity to influence some of the most cutting-edge products in aerospace, interact regularly with our executive leadership team and global customers, and leave a meaningful impact on our industry-leading product offerings.The Programme Manager is responsible for:-Compliance with contractual commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction within this scope.-Meeting objectives assigned by the Company and being responsible for ensuring that the Business Plan(s) are met within their scope of accountability.-Leading the Integrated Programme Team as a Matrix Manager.ProfileThe scope of activity concerns several programmes there will be these additional responsibilities:Contribute to the construction of the strategic plan and to the elaboration of financial forecasts across the scope of activities.-Monitor PROMPT deployment and application, especially during internal reviews and follow up closure of actions associated to critical or major deviations.-Evaluate the maturity of the Programme Management process and implement continuous improvement actions / workshops within the scope of activities,-Build and manage a team of Programme Managers / Project Coordinators-Define objectives for each programme manager and allocate appropriate resources according to the strategy and challenges of the Business Unit.-Ensure with each functional department manager that the objectives and resources of the IPT members are compatible with the challenges of the programmes under their responsibility.-Lead and Evaluate the performance of the team.Job OfferCompetitive Salary and benefitsThe role is a full time, on site opportunity.

We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager with a track record of delivery in a top-tier building consultancy and with experience of managing complex capital projects and programmes within the corporate real estate environment. Client DetailsOur client is an independent project and building consultancy that acts as a genuine extension to their clients' corporate real estate teams. They delver strategic transformation programmes across UK & EMEA.DescriptionAs a Senior Programme Manager you will be working on high-profile Corporate Real Estate portfolios. You will be working with clients from different sectors, ranging from Tech to Pharma, Financial Services through to FMCG and Media.This is a strategic role, managing diverse capital programmes.Key Responsibilities:Lead the successful delivery of a medium to large programme, or a defined and complex portion of a larger programme, ensuring outcomes are achieved in line with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.Provide direction and coordination across project managers and functional leads to ensure integrated and consistent delivery.Establish and maintain governance processes, including reporting, assurance activities, and decision-making arrangements.Support program initiation activities such as mobilisation, planning, development of delivery approaches, and implementation of program tools and systems.Drive effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment, communication, and timely resolution of issues across internal and external parties.Lead risk, issue, and change management processes to sustain delivery confidence and proactive problem-solving.Provide commercial and contractual oversight for assigned program elements, supporting supplier management and financial performance.ProfileA successful Senior Programme Manager should have:Degree educated in Real Estate, Construction or EngineeringProfessional membership of a relevant body (RICS, APM, PMP, CIOB)Proven experience in project and programme management, particularly in large-scale, high-profile real estate transformation projects.Strong track record in governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and financial management.Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and empower teams. Job OfferCompetitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000, depending on experience.Full benefits package provided to support your professional and personal needs.Challenging and rewarding projects in the Corporate Real Estate sector.