Programme Manager- Leeds

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Programme Manager to support in the delivery of a major portfolio of infrastructure projects.

You will play a key role in leading the successful delivery of active travel programmes across the Leeds region, supporting city-wide regeneration, sustainable transport, and public realm improvement initiatives. Working in a client-side environment, you will collaborate with local authorities, delivery partners, contractors, and senior public sector stakeholders to deliver projects that encourage walking, cycling, equestrian access, and wider non-motorised transport options.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile public sector infrastructure programmes that will have a lasting impact on sustainable travel, regional connectivity, public health, and economic growth across West Yorkshire.

This contract runs initially until March 2027, with the potential for extension. The role requires attendance within the Leeds and West Yorkshire area approximately one day per week, with the remainder of the time working remotely.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a strong active travel and sustainable transport background to oversee a portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects delivered under the Transforming Cities Fund programme.

You will be responsible for coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing programme governance, and ensuring the successful delivery of active travel investment initiatives. Working closely with local authorities, engineers, contractors, transport planners, and senior leaders, you will provide programme leadership across a diverse range of cycling, walking, equestrian, and non-motorised user schemes.

The role requires exceptional stakeholder management, programme governance, and delivery leadership capabilities. You will act as a trusted client-side representative, ensuring delivery partners successfully implement projects that support wider sustainable transport and regeneration objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of multiple concurrent active travel and sustainable transport projects
• Providing programme oversight for cycling, walking, equestrian, and non-motorised user infrastructure schemes
• Managing programme governance, reporting, and assurance activities across multiple projects
• Developing and maintaining programme delivery plans, schedules, and performance metrics
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, consultants, and delivery partners
• Monitoring programme risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation activities
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with agreed budgets, timelines, and quality standards
• Supporting procurement, commercial, and contract management activities where required
• Providing regular programme reporting and delivery updates to senior leadership and governance boards
• Facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and decision-making forums
• Ensuring alignment between programme activities and wider regional transport, sustainability, and regeneration strategies
• Acting as a client-side representative to drive successful delivery outcomes across the active travel portfolio