ITSM Programme Manager

ITSM Programme Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago by Fuel Recruitment

£515 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Summary: The ITSM Programme Manager will lead a large-scale ITSM transformation programme, focusing on the implementation of ServiceNow and the replacement of legacy platforms. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end delivery of the programme, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position is based in Reading with a hybrid working arrangement and is outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the end-to-end ITSM transformation programme, including MVP and phased rollouts.
  • Oversee the implementation of ServiceNow, ensuring alignment with out-of-the-box capabilities.
  • Drive business transformation across multiple functions, embedding new operating models and digital workflows.
  • Manage programme funding, governance, and benefit realisation.
  • Coordinate technical integrations with other systems.
  • Lead a cross-functional team including Product and process, IT, Data, Migrations, Readiness, Comms & Training.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale ITSM transformation programmes in complex enterprise environments.
  • Extensive experience implementing ServiceNow, ideally including migration from Legacy platforms such as Remedy.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes and how they translate into business and platform capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead business change and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units.
  • Experience managing CapEx-funded programmes with structured governance and benefit tracking.
  • Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and third-party delivery partners (onshore/offshore).
  • Must have delivered multi-year programmes in the £5-£15 million budget range.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in ITSM transformation programmes.
  • Implementation of ServiceNow.
  • Understanding of ITIL processes.
  • Stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience with CapEx-funded programmes.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with large budget programmes (£5-£15 million).

Salary: £515 per day

City: Reading

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

ITSM Programme Manager - £515 per day (Outside IR35) - 3-month contract (quarterly rolling) - Reading/Hybrid

ServiceNow/ITSM/Legacy Platform Transformation

Key Skills/Responsibilities

  • Deliver the end-to-end ITSM transformation programme, including MVP and phased rollouts.
  • Oversee the implementation of ServiceNow, ensuring alignment with out-of-the-box capabilities.
  • Drive business transformation across multiple functions, embedding new operating models and digital workflows.
  • Manage programme funding, governance, and benefit realisation
  • Coordinate technical integrations with other systems.
  • Lead a cross-functional team including Product and process, IT, Data, Migrations, Readiness, Comms & Training
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale ITSM transformation programmes in complex enterprise environments.
  • Extensive experience implementing ServiceNow, ideally including migration from Legacy platforms such as Remedy.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes and how they translate into business and platform capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead business change and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units.
  • Experience managing CapEx-funded programmes with structured governance and benefit tracking.
  • Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and third-party delivery partners (onshore/offshore).
  • Must have delivered multi-year programmes in the £5-£15 million budget range

We are working with a globally recognised technology solutions specialist and searching for a Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale ITSM transformation programme, replacing Legacy platforms with ServiceNow.