Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Role overview:
This role is a senior programme management position focused on leading and scaling Microsoft’s “Skill the Nation” initiative in the UK. It involves shaping the overall strategy, building a 12-month execution plan, and driving delivery through strong coordination across internal teams, partners, and government stakeholders. The role requires translating strategy into a practical go-to-market approach while ensuring clear governance, tracking, and measurable outcomes. You will act as the central point of alignment, driving stakeholder collaboration and ensuring programme success. Ultimately, the role is about delivering large-scale skilling impact and building sustained engagement across the UK ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Define and document the end-to-end strategy (“Strategy on a Page”) including objectives, audiences, and success metrics
Build and maintain a 12-month programme roadmap with clear milestones, dependencies, and risks (RAID log)
Create executive-ready artefacts such as progress reports, roadmaps, and stakeholder updates
Programme Governance & Delivery
Establish governance frameworks including planning cadence, tracking, decision logs, and reporting
Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and ensure smooth programme execution
Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies, and lead mitigation planning
Go-to-Market Execution
Translate strategy into a clear GTM plan including communications, activation, and engagement journeys
Develop execution tools such as playbooks, workback plans, and readiness checkpoints
Coordinate across teams to ensure successful programme launch and sustained momentum
Stakeholder & Partnership Management
Act as the central coordination point across internal teams, leadership, partners, and government bodies
Build and manage a stakeholder engagement plan and partnership pipeline
Support collaboration with external agencies to scale programme impact
Measurement & Reporting
Define KPIs, success metrics, and reporting frameworks
Deliver regular leadership updates with insights, risks, and recommendations
Drive continuous improvement using performance data and feedback
Employee Engagement & Communications
Develop and execute internal communications for UK employees
Create reusable communication assets (messaging, FAQs, leader briefs)
Run feedback loops and incorporate insights into programme improvements
Must-Have Skills
Strong programme management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Experience building strategy and executing large-scale programmes end-to-end
Proven ability to develop and execute Go-to-Market (GTM) plans
Excellent stakeholder management, including senior leadership engagement
Experience creating programme governance structures, roadmaps, and KPI tracking
Strong communication skills with ability to create executive-level presentations
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in skilling, learning, or education programmes
Exposure to AI, digital transformation, or technology initiatives
Experience working with public sector or government stakeholders
Background in consulting, strategy, or transformation roles
Additional Details:
Location: Paddington, London (Hybrid)
Duration: Until 30th June 2027
Shift Timings: Monday to Friday (business hours)
Pay Range: £215/day to £242/day (PAYE)
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
Pay Rate Range
215 - 242 GBP daily
