Senior Program Manager (Public Sector)

Delivery leadership – you will take ownership of complex programme delivery, ensuring workstreams are aligned to strategic goals and deliver measurable value. Your focus will go beyond time, budget, and scope to include long-term impact, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Assurance and governance – you will establish and maintain effective governance structures, ensuring clear accountability and robust risk management. You will actively manage risks and issues, escalating where needed to protect delivery and maintain client confidence.

Commercial management – you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding profitability targets, while ensuring accurate, timely forecasting and reporting of key project metrics such as cost, revenue, and margin

Account growth – you will proactively identify and develop new opportunities to expand our footprint within the Public accounts you support. This includes playing a key role in account teams, shaping strategic conversations with clients, contributing to account planning, and supporting the development of compelling bids and pitches.

Innovation – you will be responsible for leading and implementing process efficiencies to the benefit of our customers, encouraging innovation in technology and process. You will foster a culture of innovation within delivery teams, encouraging the use of new technologies, tools, and ways of working to drive continuous improvement and better outcomes.

People management – you will lead, motivate and empower individuals within the Delivery capability, creating a positive, high-performing culture where people can grow.

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

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