IT Programme Manager - Remote

BCT Resourcing; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Programme Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of IT projects in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in delivering IT change, strong leadership capabilities, and a background in financial services is desirable. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of delivering progressive information technology change.
• Strong change management and leadership skills.
• Experience of working in a complex corporate culture or rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

• Planning and designing IT programmes and projects.
• Delivering IT projects within the agreed governance structure.
• Tracking, prioritising and resolving issues throughout delivery.

Skills

Experience of delivering IT change

Strong leadership skills

Experience in running stakeholder meetings

Commercial negotiations

Understanding of design and testing

Background in financial services

Job description

Job title: IT Programme Manager

Location: London / Remote

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience.

Main Duties

• Planning and designing IT programmes and projects, and proactively monitoring its progress
• Delivering IT projects within the agreed governance structure, timescales, scope and budget
• Tracking, prioritising and resolving issues and managing risks throughout the delivery process
• Budget and resource forecasting and management for each project
• Defining the governance structure for each project
• Managing third‑party deliverables and relationships in line with contractual obligations
• Providing effective and timely reports to ensure stakeholders are kept up‑to‑date at all stages throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead a small team of project managers, business analysts and business product owners to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Lead on specific areas contributing to the development of the Change Function within the Change Management Team

Key Skills

• Significant experience of delivering progressive information technology change.
• Understanding what good design, development and testing looks like to enable robust discussions with technology resources and suppliers on the project.
• Strong change management and leadership skills, and the ability to apply them to implement new systems and redesign work.
• Experience of running senior stakeholder meetings e.g. Steering groups as well as workshops to facilitate an agreed decision/outcome.
• Experience of commercial negotiations with suppliers to input into contracts for project delivery.
• Experience of working in a complex corporate culture or rapidly growing business.
• A background in financial services is desirable.