Functions
Interim Programme Management

Interim programme managers and contract programme managers are primarily called on to help deliver business transformation or strategic change management initiatives. A specialist interim can make the difference that ensures targets are met and outcomes achieved.
We can rapidly deploy high-calibre, industry-qualified programme managers to serve critical business needs on a short, medium or longer-term assignment basis. Highly-expert in project management, interim and contract programme managers, take overall responsibility for the programme office and offer experience gained in various programme and project management environments.
These interims help clients to deliver large, complex programmes for transformative impact, including the introduction of new systems and digital technology. Many of our senior programme management interims work alongside IT and technical professionals to introduce cloud technology and associated working practices in a project programme environment.
Why engage an interim programme manager?
Proven expertise and experience
We’re committed to helping our clients deliver their most challenging project programmes, efficiently and within an agreed timeframe and budget. Our senior interims are seasoned practitioners who offer many years’ experience in delivering successful transformation and project programmes using leading-edge methods and tools deliver.
We will work closely with you to fully understand your needs, align with your business strategy, and plan for maximising the return on your investment. Confidence in outcomes is increased, risk reduced and quality guaranteed because we understand your business and work closely with you.
We’re proud to have deployed leading interim programme directors and interim programme managers to successfully administer critical and complex transformative changes for some of the world’s most successful companies. Our programme management interims can be deployed to cover a range of programme assignments.
Typical interim programme management assignments:
- Interim project manager
- Interim programme manager
- Interim programme director
- Interim project director
- Interim PMO analyst
- Interim project support officer
- Interim programme director
- Contract programme manager
Executive search & selection
Our extensive candidate network means we're well placed to find high-calibre candidates when you're looking to recruit a permanent c-suite or senior leadership professional. Wickland Westcott, our executive search business, delivers retained executive-level assignments both internationally and domestically, centring on the recruitment of CEOs, MDs and general managers along with other senior leadership professionals.
Across assignments, we provide up-to-date marketplace insight, making clear recommendations on when to recruit within niche sectors and when to bring in fresh skills and perspective from outside.
Our high-quality, holistic service combines the capability of our highly experienced executive recruitment consultants with in-depth psychometric/personality assessments delivered by qualified occupational psychologists. Our search and selection methodology will ensure a cultural fit and alignment to values and organisational purpose, which is particularly important at a senior level.
Why Wickland Westcott?
- Over 40 years' experience in executive search and leadership consultancy
- Placed over 2,000 senior leaders across industry sectors
- 99% customer satisfaction
- 98% candidate satisfaction over the last 5 years
- Assignment completion rate of 96%
- 95% of candidates placed are still in their role after a year
Need an interim manager?
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