Google Workspace Program Manager - Northampton & Remote - 12 Months+

Octopus Computer Associates; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Northampton is seeking a Google Workspace Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives. This role involves managing complex change programs, ensuring compliance, and driving user adoption across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, proven program management experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive rate of £525 per day, with a hybrid working model combining on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Strong executive communication skills with ability to influence.
• Understanding of cloud computing and regulatory compliance in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead program initiatives to enable collaboration using Google Workspace.
• Ensure compliance through effective governance and reporting.
• Manage complex change programs and drive user adoption.
• Build dashboards to track metrics related to adoption and performance.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Google Sheets

Job description

Google Workspace Program Manager
Location: Northampton & Remote
Duration: 12 months + (max date 31/12/2026)
Days on site: 2-3 days per week
Max Rate: £525 per day (inside IR35)
Contractor must be eligible for BPSS
Must be PAYE through umbrella (inside IR35)

Description

As a Google Workspace Program Manager, you will lead strategic programs that enable seamless collaboration and productivity across the enterprise through Google Workspace. This role combines program governance, technology transformation, and stakeholder engagement to deliver initiatives that align with the client's regulatory, operational, and strategic objectives. You will manage complex change programs, drive adoption, and ensure compliance while delivering innovative solutions that enhance user experience and business efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Governance: Define program scope, objectives, success metrics, and governance structure for Google Workspace initiatives; Manage end‑to‑end delivery ensuring alignment with policies, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks; Oversee operationalisation of new processes including policy and procedure updates, EUC controls, and compliance adherence.
• Technology & Data Transformation: Lead migration and integration of Google Workspace tools across business units, ensuring secure data separation and adherence to technology standards; Define and manage Technology Service Agreements (TSAs) and Inter‑Group Agreements (IGAs) where applicable.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations; Deliver executive‑level reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes; Influence and align stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Business Units.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track adoption, performance, and compliance metrics; Conduct quantitative analysis using Google Sheets, SQL, and client‑approved tools.
• Change Management & Enablement: Drive adoption through training, enablement, and communication plans; Act as a subject‑matter expert on Google Workspace capabilities and competitive positioning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in program management, leading cross‑functional teams, and delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in defining success measures, building dashboards, and evolving programs based on data insights.
• Proficiency in SQL, Google Sheets, and enterprise collaboration tools.
• Understanding of cloud computing, regulatory compliance and risk management in a financial services context.
• Track record of running programmes at scale to improve adoption and operational efficiency.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate client leadership principles: Listen and be authentic; Energise and inspire; Align across the enterprise; Develop others.
• Foster collaboration, compliance, and innovation across teams.

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