Summary: The IT Programme Manager (Contract) role is focused on delivering large-scale change through effective Programme Management processes. The position involves managing multi-million-pound budgets and overseeing the full project lifecycle to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. The successful candidate will lead diverse teams and collaborate with IT leadership to drive strategy execution. This contract role offers flexible working options and the opportunity to shape the future of programme management within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and running effective Programme Management processes, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Overseeing programme economics, including budgets, staffing, and risk management.
• Leading programme reviews to evaluate performance and strategic impact.
• Securing and managing resources, including both internal project managers and external suppliers.
• Ensuring professional programme management standards are consistently applied.
• Collaborating with IT leadership to drive successful strategy execution.

Key Skills:

• Cross-Functional Awareness: Ability to engage at all levels and understand business-wide impacts.
• Decision Making: Confident in assessing risks, weighing options, and making complex decisions.
• Initiative: Self-driven and proactive, taking ownership without waiting for direction.
• Leadership: Experience leading diverse teams across multiple organisations and locations.
• Influence & Persuasion: Strong presence and ability to engage stakeholders up to senior leadership level.
• Preferred Qualifications: APM, Prince2, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value, complex programmes.

Salary (Rate): 550

City: Derbyshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT