Description

Contract: Fixed Term, 3-6 Months | Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum | Remote with occasional travel to our Cardiff Office

Drive big change. Shape brilliant delivery. Lead a team that makes it happen.

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity? Do you love leading talented people to deliver meaningful, well‑controlled change? If yes — you’ll feel right at home with us.

We’re looking for a Programme Manager on an interim basis to take ownership of high‑impact programmes and portfolios, guiding a team of Project Managers to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and our business.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Programme Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our biggest change initiatives. You will:

Lead People

Inspire, motivate and develop a team of Project Managers
Build strong succession plans and lead with clear, confident communication

Delight Clients

Champion high delivery standards across Target
Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders at every level
Ensure projects are expertly scoped, planned, and delivered to agreed milestones

Drive Financial Performance

Deliver programmes on time, within budget, and to quality expectations
Work with Finance and PMO to ensure accurate financial control and reporting
Support bids, pricing, and commercial negotiations

Enhance Processes

Run programmes in line with Target’s frameworks, ensuring compliance and control
Report progress, escalate risks, and embed lessons learned
Promote continuous improvement, lean delivery, and high performance
Ensure risks are managed responsibly and regulatory standards are always met

What It’s Like to Work With Us

Project Management & Service Transition is where the action happens — no two days are the same.

You’ll be surrounded by experienced, collaborative colleagues with diverse backgrounds, always ready to share knowledge and support. You’ll work closely with teams across the business, right up to Exec level, shaping the change that pushes our organisation forward.

And because people matter here:

You’ll get regular feedback and recognition for your impact
We celebrate success through our My Recognition portal
We’re committed to wellbeing, embracing tech, and offering real opportunities to grow your career
We genuinely care about creating a fun, supportive culture

Requirements

What You Bring

You’re someone who is:

Organised, methodical and great at managing time
A brilliant communicator and relationship‑builder
Commercially aware and comfortable managing budgets
A supportive leader who grows others
Accountable, solutions‑focused and calm under pressure
Always looking for ways to improve how things are done

Experience & Qualifications

You have:

A PM qualification (APM, Prince2, or equivalent)
Strong commercial and portfolio awareness
Confidence working with clients and internal teams
Experience leading projects using both Waterfall and Agile
Programme and project scheduling skills (MS Project)
A track record delivering on time, cost and quality
Experience developing and leading PMs and Programme Managers
Experience working with KPIs and resource management

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience delivering in outsourced or Financial Services environments
BPO experience or offshore team collaboration
Exposure to ISO/CMMI
Agile qualifications
MSP certification

Benefits

30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Discretionary Annual Pay Review
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Loyal Service Scheme
Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
Recognition Scheme
Free Mortgage Advice and Support
Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions
Everest Funeral Concierge
Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.

You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!

Technology Buying Scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
Charitable Payroll Giving
Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Ready to Lead the Change?

If you want to drive meaningful programmes, develop brilliant people, and make a visible impact — we’d love to hear from you.

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