Lead, Programme Management

The Lead, Programme Management is the senior programme leader for TOpS, accountable for creating an integrated, controlled, and evidence-led view of programme delivery across the annual National Curriculum Test cycle, remediation, mobilisation, and service improvement. The role leads the Programme Management Office, coordinates operational, technology, data, customer, commercial, and supplier delivery, and ensures contractual outcomes are achieved while demonstrating delivery confidence to executives and the client. This position involves converting strategy into executable plans, establishing clear ownership and decision rights, and providing transparent reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies. The postholder is expected to lead with pace and judgement in a regulated, high-profile environment while building a sustainable programme-management capability and strong relationships with the client.