Programme Manager

Valtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International mobility

Professional development programs

Job summary

Valtech, the experience innovation company, seeks a Programme Manager in the UK to lead large digital transformation programmes and align delivery with client strategy.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budget and governance, coach Agile practices, and build stakeholder relationships up to CXO level across major client accounts. This is a role within a global technology and digital consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience delivering multi-million-pound digital transformation and technology-enabled change programmes.
• Deep career anchored in digital or software delivery disciplines.
• Proven ability to communicate persuasively with senior stakeholders, including CXOs.
• Experience in leading within an organisation and evidencing impact beyond routine delivery.
• Strong ability to synthesize approaches (agile, Lean UX, Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Design Sprints).
• Experience supporting winning new work, listening to client needs and cost modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of a programme from pre-sales to inception and through its full lifecycle.
• Coordinate Delivery Managers to ensure project outcomes support client strategic goals.
• Oversee planning, execution and completion of projects within the programme.
• Coordinate cross-team efforts to maximise efficiency across the programme.
• Collaborate with client and delivery teams to improve ways of working and processes.
• Manage programme budget with financial tracking and efficient use of funds.
• Coach client and Valtech teams in Agile practices and principles.
• Ensure governance processes across the programme are effective.
• Lead client-focused activities from bid phase to delivery.
• Manage client communications up to executive level (CxO).
• Build and manage multi-functional delivery teams with budget responsibilities.
• Plan, forecast, estimate, and manage uncertainty proactively.
• Manage dependencies and constraints and overcome obstacles.

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead • We are global

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

The Programme Manager is a keystone member of our team, acting as the link between our delivery teams working directly with our clients as well as senior UK management team. You will be working on large programmes of work, where you will be accountable for ensuring that the work we deliver remains aligned with the client’s strategic goals and provides maximum value.

You’ll learn a lot along the way with opportunities across our varied client base and work alongside a passionate and talented senior delivery team looking to sustainably grow one of the most exciting businesses in technology and digital consulting.

Role Responsibilities:

• You will be managing the delivery of a programme of work, from participation in pre-sales to inception and through its full lifecycle
• Work with Delivery Managers to ensure individual project outcomes work towards the overall strategic goals of our clients
• Oversee the planning, execution and completion of individual projects within the programme
• Co-ordinate efforts across the various programme teams, to maximise efficiency.
• Work with the client and our delivery teams to enhance ways of working, and/or develop new processes to support efficiency
• Manage the programme budget by ensuring financial tracking is in place, and introduce measures to use the budget available effectively
• Coach both client and Valtech team members in effective Agile practices and principles
• Ensure effective governance processes are in place across the programme
• Lead various client-focused activities from bid phase of project to delivery
• Manage communication with the client up to C-suite level
• Build and manage multi-functional delivery teams with budgetary management responsibilities
• Continuous approach to planning, forecasting, estimating and managing uncertainty
• Manage dependencies, constraints and overcome obstacles

Must have:

• Experience of delivering £5m and £10m digital transformation and technology-enabled change programmes gained within a client facing digital solutions environment
• A deep career anchored in a digital or software delivery discipline
• Experience effectively and persuasively communicating with senior stakeholders, including CXOs
• Experience of visibly leading within an organisation, able to evidence an impact beyond simply “getting the job done”
• Significant experience synthesising approaches to best suit the challenge and team (for example agile methods, Lean UX, Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Design Sprints, programme management methods)
• Experience supporting the winning of new work:
• Listening to potential clients’ high-level needs
• Understanding what expertise is needed and bringing together the right people to design an approach to meeting those needs
• Planning and cost modelling

Nice to have:

• Domain experience in one or more of:
• Travel
• Experience with documented delivery methods/techniques and opinions on their suitability/merits: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, DAD.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.