The Role
Contract Programme Manager to support a new global pricing function at a pharmaceutical company. Drive governance, PMO delivery, reporting, timelines, risks, dependencies and KPIs. Embed processes, manage vendor and financial activities (RFPs, onboarding, POs, invoices, budgets, compliance), and influence senior stakeholders to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Role: Programme Manager - Contract role
Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - Senior Manager
Day rate: Negotiable and outside IR35
Project duration: 6 months
Location: London, hybrid (expect 2-3 days on-site per week)
We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide.
The Programme Manager is required to support the new global pricing function. They will help the team focus on critical priorities, embed processes, and drive PMO and financial management activities. The role will ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, to quality standards, and in line with company policies and procedures. The client is a pharmaceutical/pharma company.
We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.
Tasks
* Drive governance, reporting, and clarity on key priorities for the global pricing team
* Manage PMO delivery activities, including timelines, risks, dependencies, KPIs, and stakeholder updates
* Support vendor and financial management, including RFPs, onboarding, POs, invoices, budgets, and compliance processes
Requirements
* An independent consultant
* Strong project/programme management experience in complex matrix environments
* Excellent communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive delivery discipline
* Pharmaceutical/pharma or pricing experience would be advantageous
Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - Senior Manager
Day rate: Negotiable and outside IR35
Project duration: 6 months
Location: London, hybrid (expect 2-3 days on-site per week)
We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide.
The Programme Manager is required to support the new global pricing function. They will help the team focus on critical priorities, embed processes, and drive PMO and financial management activities. The role will ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, to quality standards, and in line with company policies and procedures. The client is a pharmaceutical/pharma company.
We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.
Tasks
* Drive governance, reporting, and clarity on key priorities for the global pricing team
* Manage PMO delivery activities, including timelines, risks, dependencies, KPIs, and stakeholder updates
* Support vendor and financial management, including RFPs, onboarding, POs, invoices, budgets, and compliance processes
Requirements
* An independent consultant
* Strong project/programme management experience in complex matrix environments
* Excellent communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive delivery discipline
* Pharmaceutical/pharma or pricing experience would be advantageous
Skills Required
- Independent consultant/contractor status
- Strong project/programme management experience in complex matrix environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills
- Experience in pharmaceutical/pharma or pricing (advantageous)
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The Company
What We Do
Project Blackbook LTD is a resource augmentation and associate sourcing platform that partners with management consultancies to provide access to a vetted pool of the top 3% of independent consultants. They source, assess, and manage on-demand freelance associate benches to assist with project delivery and proposal submission, helping consultancies enhance operational flexibility and optimize margins through a tech-enabled, cost-effective service.
