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9 months contract with a local authority
Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead
- Posted 09 August 2026
- Salary 900
- LocationDudley DY1 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Interim & Executive Management
- Reference136052
Job description
9 months contract with a local authority
Rate: £900/day Umbrella
Summary
- This is a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead to offer strategic direction for Dudley's significant regeneration, infrastructure, and place-based initiatives. The role involves overseeing the coordination and execution of a prominent project portfolio, ensuring that substantial transport investments, regeneration efforts, and place-making ventures are effectively converted into economic growth and community advantages.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior leadership across major regeneration, infrastructure, and place-based programmes.
- Integrate multiple projects into a cohesive programme that aligns with strategic goals.
- Identify and manage programme dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
- Establish robust governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks.
- Develop programme dashboards, set milestones, and manage performance reporting.
- Drive programme delivery, accountability, and maintain momentum.
- Overcome implementation barriers and facilitate timely decision-making.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in leading major regeneration, infrastructure, or economic development programmes.
- Proven success in managing complex, high-value projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in local government or other public sector settings.
- Skilled in advising senior leaders, directors, and elected members.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in Programme Management, Regeneration, Economic Development, Planning, Infrastructure, or a related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Additional Information
- This is a 9-month contract with a local authority.
- Rate: £900/day Umbrella.
- Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The application deadline is 23rd August 2026; please apply as soon as possible.