Infrastructure Programme Manager

Wokingham Jobs; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Wokingham seeks an experienced Infrastructure Programme Manager. This role involves overseeing major infrastructure projects, managing risks, and fostering collaboration between teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a background in technical project delivery. The position offers competitive benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering projects such as WAN, Wireless upgrades and Data Centre moves.
• Ability to grasp and interpret high and low-level technical infrastructure designs.
• Experience in managing projects within budget, including benefit realization.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful delivery of major infrastructure programmes.
• Manage programme-level risks, benefits, reporting, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track project/programme budget and resource requirements.

Skills

Program Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Relevant Programme Management qualification (MSP or similar)

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Programme Manager to join our IT Project Delivery team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this crucial role, you will drive the successful delivery of the Council's major infrastructure programmes. You will take responsibility for programme-level risks, benefits, reporting, governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure each project delivers meaningful and measurable results.

Working closely with senior leaders, the PMO and technical teams, you will drive robust programme management, champion best practice, and help embed a long-term, high-performing project delivery culture across the Council.

This is an exciting chance for an individual with strong programme leadership experience to utilise their communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Staff Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline – Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme – Including 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym – Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts – Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks
• And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring of the Infrastructure project/programme delivery
• Responsible for tracking of project/programme scope and benefits
• Managing project budget and resource requirements for projects
• Managing project/programme level risks, issues and interdependencies within IT project delivery
• Resolving issues and dependencies with other Project managers and IT Operations Manager as necessary

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant Programme and Project Management qualification or skills and experience (MSP or similar).
• Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and aptitude).
• Ability to grasp and interpret high and low-level technical infrastructure designs, technical concepts and documentation.
• Proven experience of delivering projects such as Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless upgrades and Data Centre moves.
• Proven ability in managing projects, other managers and staff to achieve agreed outputs, within budget, including benefit realization.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Email Simon Beasley, Service Manager - Technology & Project Delivery, via email [e-mail] (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 28th December at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

We will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, reserving the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.