Category Pipeline Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London or Bristol/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | December 17th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7262-PSR1JP00098353 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Category Pipeline Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in London and Bristol/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The Category Pipeline Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the pipeline of initiatives within a wide portfolio of categories, ensuring that projects are prioritised, resourced, and delivered in alignment with organisational strategy. The role provides visibility, governance, and assurance across the pipeline to maximise value and efficiency. The Category Pipeline manager should understand and have created category strategies and be able to identify opportunities aligned with our category strategies.
Responsibilities:
Pipeline Management
- Develop and maintain the category pipeline, ensuring accurate data and visibility of all initiatives.
- Monitor pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure alignment of pipeline initiatives with strategic objectives and benefits realisation plans.
Category Strategy Development
- Develop and maintain a category strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and risk reduction.
Planning & Prioritisation
- Work with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives based on business case, benefits, and resource availability.
- Support decision-making through robust analysis and reporting.
Governance & Assurance
- Apply client tools and processes to ensure compliance with governance standards.
- Track progress against milestones and escalate risks or issues impacting delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with category teams, programme offices, and senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops and reviews to validate pipeline priorities and dependencies.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor category performance against strategic objectives.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards for senior management.
- Use data analytics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Produce regular reports on pipeline status, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide insights to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
Person Specification Essential:
- Experience in pipeline or portfolio management within a complex organisation.
- Category management expertise understanding category strategies and developed in the past.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
Desirable:
- Experience with project or programme management tools.
Qualifications:
- APM Project Fundamentals or Practitioner (or equivalent).
- Portfolio Management certification (e.g., MoP) desirable.
- CIPS.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Develop and maintain the category pipeline, ensuring accurate data and visibility of all initiatives.
