Transformation Programme Manager (6 Month FTC)

at  Halfords

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in project/programme management
• Proven track record of delivering complex transformation programmes
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing £1m+ budgets
• Advanced stakeholder management skills, particularly at senior leadership level
• Demonstrated expertise in risk and issue management

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Transformation Programme Manager to lead complex, cross-functional change initiatives that are critical to our organisation’s success. This senior position will oversee multiple high-value projects (£1m+) that combine business and technology transformation, working directly with directors and heads of departments to drive strategic change and deliver measurable business benefits.

ROLE DETAIL

• Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and coordinating cross-functional delivery
• Lead and chair project working groups, establishing clear expectations and facilitating effective decision-making
• Implement and oversee robust project governance, including risk management, issue resolution, and change control
• Monitor and report on project benefits, maintaining transparency on progress, challenges, and achievements
• Manage project budgets exceeding £1m, working closely with finance to track and control expenditure
• Establish and maintain all programme documentation, including plans, processes, and meeting records
• Evaluate and recommend change methodologies to optimise programme delivery
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and resilient project delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent projects within the organisation’s top 10 strategic priorities