Program Management Professional (PgMP) Recruitment
PgMP recruitment at PMagency focuses on organisations delivering large scale, multi programme change where outcomes are strategic rather than purely operational. We work with businesses across the UK that require senior programme leadership to align multiple projects to long term commercial objectives, often across complex stakeholder and governance landscapes.
Clients typically engage us when change initiatives are fragmented, benefits are unclear or programmes lack clear ownership at executive level. PgMP certification is most commonly valued in Financial Services, Engineering, Infrastructure, Energy and enterprise transformation environments where coordinated delivery and benefits realisation are critical. Our insight is informed by data from the PMagency Annual Salary Survey, now in its 14th year, reflecting long term UK hiring trends.
Roles we recruit for and 2026 salary insight
Programme Manager (2026 average salary £94,800)
Salaries increased by 5.1% compared with 2025 as demand remains strong for senior programme leaders. PgMP aligned Programme Managers are typically accountable for multiple interdependent projects, benefits realisation and executive level reporting. Hybrid working sits at 49%, reflecting the seniority and stakeholder engagement required.Senior Programme Manager (2026 average salary £101,900)
Up 5.3% year on year, driven by a limited supply of experienced programme leaders with formal certification. These roles oversee complex change portfolios with significant commercial and regulatory exposure.Head of Programme Management (2026 average salary £112,600)
Salaries rose by 4.9% year on year, particularly within enterprise transformation and regulated industries. Heads of Programme Management define programme governance, assurance and strategic alignment across the organisation.Transformation Director (2026 average salary £118,400)
Up 4.8% on last year, with demand strongest in organisations undertaking large scale, multi year change. These roles often combine PgMP with extensive commercial and operational leadership experience.
Based on PMagency Annual Salary Survey data, PgMP aligned programme leadership roles have seen cumulative salary growth of 34% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the wider UK Project Management market. 81% of PgMP professionals receive employer funded training and 87% hold advanced level certifications. PgMP delivers an average salary uplift of 13% compared with non-certified programme leaders, with the strongest returns seen in complex, stakeholder heavy environments. Retention is highest where programme ownership is clearly positioned at executive level and benefits realisation is actively governed.
