Programme Manager

Flutter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Programme Manager to drive and coordinate complex projects across teams in Leeds. This role demands a seasoned individual who can navigate challenges in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that programmes align with the company's strategic goals. You will collaborate with senior leaders and build effective relationships to foster an innovative culture. An ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale transformation projects, excellent communication skills, and recognised programme management certification.

Benefits

Discretionary annual performance bonus

30 days paid leave

Health and dental insurance

Personal life insurance

Company pension scheme

Access to an on-site gym

Social events

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading large-scale transformation programmes across global organizations.
• Proven ability to manage senior collaborators effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Mobilising planning and delivering complex programmes.
• Driving cross-functional communication and coordination.
• Ensuring risks and issues are well managed.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Programme Management

Leadership Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Programme Management Certification (MSP or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Slack

Atlassian

Job description

Programme Manager

Senior Project Manager 2

Job title: Programme Manager

Location: Leeds

Overview of the role

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Flutter Studios team in Dublin or Leeds. The role will be responsible for supporting shaping planning and accomplishing programmes which deliver Flutter Studios transformation goals. You will act as a bridge between the business and the Flutter Studios Leadership Team on programmes within your remit. You will be a pivotal player in achieving our ambition of the development and distribution of engaging and compelling games to Flutters casino brands.

What you’ll do

This role requires a creative adaptive problem solver with the ability to exert influence without authority. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment, able to demonstrate initiative, look at alternatives and consider practical ways to solve problems.

• Mobilising planning and delivering complex programmes and projects ensuring they are set up for success to achieve a clear set of outcomes.
• Planning programmes to ensure pace of delivery is both ambitious but also realistic based on resourcing level roadmaps and the organisations capacity to absorb change.
• Driving cross‑functional communication and coordination; removing blockers to enable progress.
• Ensuring that risks, issues and interdependencies are identified, understood and well managed to deliver the programme successfully.
• Designing and implementing contextually‑appropriate programme governance structures that facilitate data‑driven decision‑making.
• Developing programme reporting structures which facilitate efficient roll up of current accurate information and ensure expectations are well managed and progress is clearly communicated.
• Building and nurturing relationships with all levels of collaborators including senior leaders and being confident in gaining their agreement where it might be challenging. Fostering an organisational culture that embraces and thrives on change.
• Have a good understanding of Change Leadership how it complements programme management. You will partner with the Change Lead & People functions to successfully deliver change.

What you’ll bring

• Experienced in leading and delivering large‑scale transformation programmes across multiple locations in global organisations.
• Proven ability to build outstanding practice across a broad range of fields including a good balance of commercial skill and digital product delivery experience.
• Highly‑experienced in senior collaborator management supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills with a style that can flex according to the audience and medium.
• Experienced in building excellent working relationships with key collaborators at every level.
• Structured thinking and a strong ability to build collaborator decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to be objective, analytical and impartial with the ability to work to exacting timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a can‑do approach to identify practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Proficient MS Office skills in addition to other communication and collaboration tools e.g. Slack, Atlassian.
• Recognized programme management certification preferably MSP or equivalent experience.
• Excellent report and presentation producing skills.
• Well‑versed in documenting and tracking progress towards success metrics.

It’s ok if you don’t think you tick every box on this list. We love people who want to challenge themselves and are passionate about what they do. If you believe you can contribute in some areas and are eager to learn we encourage you to apply.

Why choose us

Aside from a generous base salary we have a fantastic benefits & rewards programme that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• 30 days paid leave
• Health and dental insurance for you and 50% coverage for your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)
• Personal life insurance and income protection
• The option to join our company pension scheme
• External learning support of up to 2000 or equivalent in local currency dedicated 4 learning Power Hours every month during office time full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms in‑house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career
• Looking to extend your family You will receive a cash gift of 1000 for your new addition whilst working for us
• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay
• Access to an on‑site gym
• Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties
• Online Discount Scheme including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.

Equal opportunities

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at . Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

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Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1