Head of Programme Management

Overview

In this role you will own the integrated master programme across the UK-based portfolio of low-carbon heat network projects, bringing visibility, control and commercial discipline to delivery. You will partner with senior leadership to prioritise work, challenge assumptions and provide insight for investment and delivery decisions. The position offers autonomy to shape the PMO as the business scales, aligning development, investment and construction phases. This is a mission-driven, high-impact role at a fast-growing developer accelerating the transition away from fossil-fuel heating.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the integrated master programme across all projects
• Track interdependencies, critical path, and portfolio-level sequencing across technical, commercial, financial and legal workstreams
• Ensure project-level programmes are accurate and integrated into the wider portfolio view
• Maintain a live view of resource demand across active projects and development stages
• Identify resource gaps, conflicts and emerging constraints
• Collaborate with Development Managers and functional leads to resolve issues and escalate decisions to the Chief Development Officer when prioritisation or external resourcing is required

Key requirements

• stakeholder management
• strategic thinking
• autonomy and self-drive
• portfolio programme management
• risk and issue management
• resource planning

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