Programme Manager

Vocative Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a large-scale digital infrastructure initiative. This role involves managing relationships, overseeing the deployment of Wi-Fi access points, and ensuring successful programme delivery across multiple workstreams. Candidates should have a strong background in IT infrastructure and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead ambitious digital infrastructure programmes

Role at the forefront of digital transformation

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale IT infrastructure/network transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the Network Programme.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and communicate program progress.
• Oversee deployment of 12,000+ Wi-Fi access points.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

IT infrastructure knowledge

Programme governance

Change management

Network optimisation

Education

Professional qualifications (MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, ITIL)

Job description

Overview

Our client are undertaking a transformative Network Programme to deliver one of the largest and most advanced Wi-Fi and digital infrastructures in their sector. The programme will modernise connectivity across over 200 locations, deploy 12,000+ wireless access points, upgrade their core network to 100Gb carrier-class capacity, and implement an AI-driven management platform to support new digital services for over 300,000 devices.

They are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead, coordinate, and deliver this ambitious multi-year initiative, ensuring that outcomes align with the organisation’s mission to provide world-class connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Leadership
  • Lead the planning, governance, and execution of the Network Programme across multiple workstreams.
  • Act as the primary point of accountability for successful programme delivery, ensuring milestones, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Engage and manage relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisation, and senior leadership.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to executive sponsors and governance boards.
• Technical & Delivery Oversight
  • Oversee deployment of 12,000+ Wi-Fi access points across over 200 locations.
  • Coordinate upgrades to the core and edge network infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Support implementation of an AI-driven platform for performance optimisation and IT service delivery.
• Change & Risk Management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and dependencies.
  • Drive change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and services.
• Team Leadership
  • Manage cross-functional teams of over 70 people, including project managers, network engineers, and other technical resources.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale IT infrastructure/network transformation programmes (£multi-million, multi-year).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, Wi-Fi technologies, and digital infrastructure; familiarity with AI-driven network optimisation is desirable.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including very strong vendor and contract management.
• Expertise in programme governance, financial management, and reporting within a complex organisation.
• Experience in a complex multi-site environments is advantageous.
• Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, ITIL) desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align programme delivery to organisational goals.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Resilient and adaptable leader with a solutions-focused approach.
• Passionate about enabling digital transformation to support world-class research and learning.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious digital infrastructure programmes in the sector.
• A role at the forefront of digital transformation, shaping connectivity for decades to come.