Contract to start ASAP until 02-10-26 with a possible extension.

Job purpose

To lead the end-to-end delivery of a specific large-scale, cross-cutting transformation programme aligned to Cornwall Council's corporate priorities and the Medium-Term Financial Plan.

The role will operate within a broader transformation programme led by the COO, Transformation Director and Chief Digital & Transformation Officer, who will define overall direction and outcomes.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for translating this strategic direction into a structured, deliverable programme, ensuring effective mobilisation, governance, delivery and benefits realisation.

The role will support the identification and development of transformation opportunities led by specialist cross-functional teams, ensuring this activity is coordinated, controlled and aligned to programme objectives, timelines and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a specific large, cross-directorate transformation programme from mobilisation through to benefits realisation

Translate transformation strategy and design into clear programme scope, plans, milestones and delivery structures

Provide programme-level oversight and control across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and integration

Support the identification, development and prioritisation of transformation initiatives delivered by specialist teams, ensuring they are managed within a structured programme framework

Ensure robust programme governance, including management of risks, issues, interdependencies and financial performance

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across directorates to enable effective delivery

Engage senior stakeholders, providing clear, evidence-based reporting and insight to support decision-making

- Ensure benefits are clearly defined, tracked and realised in line with programme objectives

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