IT Programme Manager

Harvey Nash; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an IT Programme Manager to lead large-scale technology programmes for an automotive client. This hybrid role involves 3 days onsite per week, coordinating digital transformation initiatives, customer-facing platforms, and internal systems.

You will work with senior stakeholders and external partners to deliver measurable business value. Experience in automotive environments and delivering tech-enabled change is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale IT programmes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT programmes and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage scope, budgets, risks, dependencies, resources, and timelines.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide programme governance, reporting, and executive-level updates.
• Manage suppliers and third-party delivery partners.
• Support continuous improvement and adoption of new digital capabilities.

Skills

IT programme management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Budget & risk management

Customer-facing platforms

Supplier management

Job description

Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week

We are seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology programmes within a leading automotive organisation. You will drive digital transformation initiatives, manage strategic projects, and ensure technology solutions deliver measurable business value.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners, you will oversee delivery across customer-facing platforms, digital services, and internal business systems.

Automotive experience is highly desirable, alongside a strong background delivering digital transformation and customer-focused technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT programmes and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage scope, budgets, risks, dependencies, resources, and timelines.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide programme governance, reporting, and executive-level updates.
• Manage suppliers and third-party delivery partners.
• Support continuous improvement and adoption of new digital capabilities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing large-scale IT programmes in complex environments.
• Strong background in digital transformation and technology-enabled change.
• Experience delivering customer-facing applications and digital platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing delivery teams, suppliers, budgets, and risks.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.

Why Join?

A fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact technology programmes, shape digital transformation, and deliver innovative solutions within a forward-thinking automotive environment.