Senior Program Manager

Programme Delivery Manager – Digital Transformation & ERP Delivery

Location: Warwick (3–4 days per week onsite)

Contract: 6–12 Months

Rate: £700–£750 per day

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Please send CV to: james.robinson@forsythbarnes.com

The Opportunity

We're supporting a leading utilities organisation delivering two major digital transformation products and are looking for an experienced Programme Delivery Manager to lead their successful delivery.

This is a high-profile role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership from day one, and drive delivery in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of two large-scale digital products.
• Manage programme governance, planning, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Technology, Architecture, Engineering, Change, and third-party suppliers.
• Drive Digital Platform and ERP delivery workstreams, ensuring programmes remain on track and aligned to business objectives.
• Provide clear reporting and stakeholder management at senior leadership level.
• Identify and remove delivery blockers, ensuring momentum is maintained across multiple workstreams.

Essential Experience

• Proven Programme Delivery Manager experience within the utilities sector.
• Strong track record delivering Digital Platform and ERP transformation programmes.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex digital initiatives with multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong programme governance, risk management, and delivery leadership skills.
• Experience operating within fast-paced transformation environments.

What We're Looking For

• Utilities industry expertise is essential.
• Strong Digital Platform and ERP delivery experience.
• Able to quickly establish credibility and take ownership of delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Delivery-focused, proactive, and comfortable working in a demanding environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major transformation programme and play a key role in delivering two strategically important digital products for a leading utilities business.