Strategic Workforce Planning Programme Manager

A major organisation is scaling an Operational Workforce Planning (OWP) programme and is seeking a senior consultant to play a pivotal role in its enterprise rollout. This individual will act as a strategic partner to the programme lead, helping drive cross-functional coordination, process optimisation, and successful implementation across multiple divisions.

Hybrid: 3 days in London-based office Rate: up to £750pd inside ir35 via umbrella Duration: initial 6 months

Programme Context

• The OWP MVP is launching within the Engineering division with support from a consulting partner.
• The programme integrates with multiple enterprise systems, including finance platforms and contingent workforce systems.
• The role sits at the centre of PMO, technology, change, communications, and business stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment and delivery momentum.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions (including C-suite).
• Promote and socialise Operational Workforce Planning
• Conduct process discovery, as-is/to-be mapping, and gap analysis.
• Support product and programme delivery across several divisions.
• Partner closely with technology teams
• Operate effectively in a complex, highly matrixed environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred Profile

• Big 4 consulting background strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting or delivering large-scale operational or workforce planning programmes.
• Proven project management and resource management capability.

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