Job Description

Full-time Project Delivery London

Programme Management

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Full Time

Location:

London Hybrid

Community:

Project Delivery

1. About Us

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Veran Performance is a specialist transformation consultancy helping organisations across the UK modernise and optimise their back-office services in HR, Finance, and Procurement. We combine business consulting with technology-enabled change to deliver people-led, outcome-focused transformation.


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We are the UK's largest independent HR and Finance Cloud transformation consultancy, known for closing the gap between transformation expectations and the realities of delivery. We are technology-agnostic and outcomes-driven, and we work at the heart of Government, health, and large enterprise to deliver meaningful, lasting change.

2. About the Role

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We are looking for a Transformation Delivery Principal Consultant to lead our Programme Management capability and delivery governance across client engagements. This individual will act as Veran's lead for structured programme delivery and assurance, with a focus on complex public sector transformation, particularly within central government.



This is a senior role, reporting into the Veran Leadership Team, and ideal for a seasoned programme delivery professional who combines governance excellence with a hands-on, delivery-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and evolution of Veran's programme management and delivery assurance frameworks Own successful delivery across major transformation engagements, acting as Delivery Lead or Programme Manager Embed robust programme structures and delivery disciplines into all Veran-led engagements Support the mobilisation and governance of central government programmes, with responsibility for planning, resourcing, risk and stakeholder management Develop delivery toolkits and quality standards to be used across Veran client work Coach and mentor consultants in delivery disciplines including RAID, workstream control, assurance reviews and benefits tracking Act as the senior client interface on delivery assurance, recovery, and governance conversations Support bids, proposals and account growth with a delivery lens Foster a culture of delivery excellence across the organisation

Typical Projects Include:

Cloud ERP and shared services implementations across central government HR, Finance and Procurement operating model redesigns Business case support and portfolio roadmap planning Programme mobilisation, assurance and governance reviews PMO leadership for public sector clients undergoing digital transformation

3. About You

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This role is ideal for someone with significant experience in programme delivery and assurance, with a strong track record working in central government environments or wider public sector.

Essential Experience and Skills

Extensive experience in programme or portfolio delivery roles, ideally within consulting or advisory Strong delivery leadership within central government departments or ALBs Expertise in managing complex multi-stream transformation programmes Proven experience of implementing and governing delivery frameworks (e.g. MSP, Prince2, Agile at Scale) Ability to manage risks, resources, and reporting in matrixed delivery environments Confident engaging with senior public sector stakeholders including SROs, COOs and Transformation Directors Experience running or overseeing central programme offices (PMOs) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strategic problem-solver with a practical, outcome-focused mindset Able to work autonomously and manage competing priorities at pace

Desirable Attributes

Familiarity with HR and Finance transformation landscapes Experience building toolkits or frameworks for internal use or client deployment Line management or practice development experience Experience working within commercial frameworks like G-Cloud or DOS Relevant qualifications (e.g. MSP, AgilePM, Prince2, MoP)

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.

4. Rewards at Veran

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At Veran, we offer more than just a role -- we offer a platform to grow, shape your practice area, and work on some of the most high-profile transformation programmes in the UK public sector.


We promote flexible working, high-trust delivery models and a culture built around collaboration, inclusion, and impact.

Our benefits include:

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Enhanced Family Leave Policy Pension Scheme Carers Leave Policy Flexible Working Policy Health Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Insurance Travel Insurance Season Ticket Loan Paid training leave and support for certifications * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 doctor line, eldercare, counselling, and retail discounts