remote type - Hybrid (London or Bristol office)
location - London or Bristol, United Kingdom
time type - Full time
contract duration - September / October 2026 to March 2027 (with potential extension to March 2029)
Palladium is a global organization delivering positive impact through international development programs. This role sits within the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme, supporting climate action initiatives across multiple countries.
About the Role:
This is a high-intensity leadership role operating at the center of programme execution.
As Programme Delivery Manager, you will oversee a complex portfolio of grants and activities, ensuring delivery is compliant, timely, and aligned with donor expectations. You will lead teams, manage risk, and act as a key interface between stakeholders, including the UK government.
This is not a passive coordination role. It is operational command.
What You’ll Do:
Programme Delivery & Portfolio Oversight
Lead delivery across multiple countries, partners, and workstreams.
Ensure outputs meet timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.
Continuously monitor performance and adjust delivery strategies as needed.
Grant Management & Compliance
Oversee the full grant lifecycle including contracting, due diligence, and compliance.
Ensure adherence to donor requirements, particularly FCDO standards.
Maintain strong controls around safeguarding, fraud prevention, and risk mitigation.
Leadership & Team Management
Line manage Regional Activity Managers and a Contracts Manager.
Provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
Ensure team alignment and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with FCDO, delivery partners, and internal teams.
Operate with diplomacy and neutrality, particularly in politically sensitive contexts.
Act as a trusted interface between programme stakeholders.
Risk Management & Problem Solving
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining delivery momentum.
Balance speed with compliance and quality assurance.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Use dashboards, Power BI, and programme systems to monitor progress.
Improve data quality and support evidence-based decision-making.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting across the portfolio.
About You:
You are built for complexity.
You can manage pressure without losing precision, and lead teams without losing empathy.
To succeed, you:
Have a strong track record in programme delivery, grant management, and stakeholder engagement
Bring experience in donor-funded or publicly funded programmes
Have worked in senior programme or delivery management roles
Understand compliance frameworks, ideally within FCDO environments
Have experience managing teams and driving performance in fast-paced settings
Are confident working in multicultural and politically sensitive environments
Bring strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities
Are fluent in English with excellent communication skills
Have experience with Power BI or similar data tools
Key Strengths:
Programme and portfolio management across complex environments
Grant lifecycle oversight and compliance expertise
Leadership and team development
Stakeholder engagement at senior levels
Analytical thinking supported by data and systems
Resilience, adaptability, and strong professional judgment
Working Environment:
Fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, and constantly evolving
Requires flexibility, prioritization, and attention to detail
Demands both strategic oversight and hands-on execution
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Palladium is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity is seen as a driver of innovation and impact.
Safeguarding Commitment:
All candidates will undergo rigorous safeguarding checks. Palladium prioritizes the protection of communities, clients, and staff in all operations.
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