Risk and Planning Manager - Major Government TransformationHybrid - Stevenage3 months initially (Apply online only) outside IR35Candidates must hold or be eligible for UK SC clearance BriefWe''re seeking an experienced Risk and Planning Manager to support delivery of one of the UK''s most ambitious pub sec transformation programmes.The right candidate needs to come with deep expertise in risk management, programme planning, and Agile delivery, who can operate confidently in a secure and fast-paced environment. Key ResponsibilitiesLead programme-wide risk and issue management, maintaining registers, tracking mitigations, and ensuring timely escalationIdentify and manage interdependencies across delivery partners and the Authority, maintaining alignment and oversightDrive replanning cycles in Jira and MS Project - updating schedules, dependencies, and baselines as requiredSupport workstream-level planning, progress tracking, and reporting to ensure roadmap alignmentFacilitate workshops and governance forums, capturing outcomes, actions, and decisionsProduce accurate and insightful management information, dashboards, and exception reportsChampion Agile ways of working, coaching teams on risk-aware, iterative deliveryDevelop and refine planning and risk management templates, tools, and playbooks for continuous improvement Essential ExperienceProven experience in risk management and programme planning for complex transformation or technology programmes.Strong familiarity with ..... full job details .....