Program Manager CGEMJP00323111

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment services provider is seeking a Program Manager to oversee strategic programs for Google Workspace. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex change programs, and drive adoption strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in program management along with strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid work model in Northampton.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program management, leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in defining success measures and building dashboards.
• Understanding of cloud computing, regulatory compliance, and risk management in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programs for Google Workspace to enhance productivity.
• Manage migration and integration of Google Workspace tools.
• Build dashboards to track adoption and compliance metrics.

Skills

Program management

Strong executive communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SQL

Google Sheets

Job description

Role Title

Program Manager

Duration

contract to run until 31/12/2026

Location

Northampton, Hybrid 2/3 days onsite

Rate

up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

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.

Program Leadership & Governance

• Define program scope, objectives, success metrics, and governance structure for Google Workspace initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of programs, ensuring alignment with the client’s 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 the client’s 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 for strategic decisions.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on program progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions including 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 the client-approved tools to inform strategy and optimize programs.

Change Management & Enablement

• Drive adoption through training, enablement, and communication plans for internal teams.
• 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 experience with enterprise collaboration tools.
• Understanding of cloud computing, regulatory compliance, and risk management in a financial services context.
• Track record of running programs at scale to improve adoption and operational efficiency.

Leadership Expectations

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

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!