IT Programme Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex IT and business transformation programmes across Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud and Enterprise Applications.
• Deliver strategic initiatives including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, AI adoption and enterprise application programmes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams, ensuring strong governance, risk management and successful delivery.
• Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, budgets, resource plans and delivery schedules.
• Lead cyber security programmes including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and resilience initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise application projects including ERP, HR, CRM, Service Management and systems integration.
• Manage third-party suppliers, systems integrators and outsourced delivery partners.
• Ensure programme governance, financial control, reporting and benefits realisation across all workstreams.
• Present programme updates, risks and investment proposals to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees.
• Build strong relationships across business and technology teams, influencing senior stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Business Analysts and wider programme teams.
• Support the IT PMO in embedding programme management best practice.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale IT and business transformation programmes within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background delivering infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and enterprise application programmes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and workstreams.
• Strong programme governance, financial management and risk management expertise.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, systems integrators and external delivery partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within Matrix organisations.
• Demonstrable experience managing programme budgets exceeding £1m.
• MSP, PgMP or equivalent Programme Management qualification desirable.
• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management qualification desirable.