IT Programme Manager
Posted 1 day ago by 1772242057
Negotiable
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UK
Summary: The IT Programme Manager role involves leading the concept phase of a large-scale Manufacturing Execution System (MES) programme within a secure environment, requiring active UK Security Clearance (SC). The position demands strong governance and technical integration oversight across multiple suppliers and internal teams. The successful candidate will utilize Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies to ensure project alignment and delivery. This role is critical in managing complex IT transformations in a regulated setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the MES concept phase using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate
- Own programme orchestration across multiple suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Deliver governance artefacts including Business Requirements Collections and programme reporting
- Manage sprint delivery using DevOps practices
- Ensure full compliance with structured integration and responsibility models
- Oversee supplier dependencies, integration sequencing and schedule alignment
- Maintain quantified risk registers with demonstrated P75-P90 schedule maturity
Key Skills:
- Active UK SC Clearance (essential)
- Proven experience delivering complex IT or digital transformation programmes
- Strong experience managing multi-supplier environments
- Advanced scheduling capability using P6
- Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
- Understanding of enterprise system integrations (eg ERP, PLM, MES environments)
- Demonstrable SQEP-level programme oversight capability
- Experience operating within secure or defence-regulated environments
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
IT Programme Manager - Active SC Clearance Required
Location: Raynesway/Remote as required
Contract Type: Consultancy Engagement
Duration: March 2026 - September 2026
Rate: Competitive
We are seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead the concept phase of a large-scale Manufacturing Execution System (MES) programme within a highly regulated and secure environment.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC). Clearance must be current and transferable. Sponsorship is not available.
The Role
You will act as the central orchestrator across multiple integrated work packages, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external technology suppliers. This is a complex, multi-supplier environment requiring strong governance, scheduling discipline and technical integration oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the MES concept phase using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate
Own programme orchestration across multiple suppliers and internal stakeholders
Deliver governance artefacts including Business Requirements Collections and programme reporting
Manage sprint delivery using DevOps practices
Ensure full compliance with structured integration and responsibility models
Oversee supplier dependencies, integration sequencing and schedule alignment
Maintain quantified risk registers with demonstrated P75-P90 schedule maturity
Technical Environment
The programme includes deployment and integration of MES platforms, SAP systems and PLM solutions, alongside supporting infrastructure across development, pre-production and production environments.
Scope includes:
MES software deployment and configuration
SAP-MES and PLM integrations
Infrastructure capacity expansion
Network and desktop estate rollout
Service transition into support
Enterprise planning using P6
Requirements
Active UK SC Clearance (essential)
Proven experience delivering complex IT or digital transformation programmes
Strong experience managing multi-supplier environments
Advanced scheduling capability using P6
Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
Understanding of enterprise system integrations (eg ERP, PLM, MES environments)
Demonstrable SQEP-level programme oversight capability
Experience operating within secure or defence-regulated environments
This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a technically complex programme within a secure and mission-critical setting.