Programme Manager

SR2 REC LTD; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 REC LTD in Oxford is recruiting a Technology Programme Manager to lead a sizeable technology transformation, guiding multiple complex projects and workstreams through a major modernisation. The role is remote/hybrid with 1-2 days onsite in Oxford, offering a salary between £85,000 and £100,000 for a 12-month fixed-term contract, and requires coordinating with senior stakeholders, vendors and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive programme management experience in large-scale technology/software programmes.
• Experience leading multiple complex projects and workstreams concurrently.
• Ability to join established programmes mid-delivery and take control quickly.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working with software development teams and third-party suppliers.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused approach operating at pace.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple technology projects and workstreams.
• Manage integrated programme plans, roadmaps, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Identify critical paths and resolve cross-programme dependencies.
• Collaborate with senior executives, sponsors and technical stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting and governance to Steering Groups and senior leadership.
• Manage third-party suppliers and delivery partners.
• Drive decisions, resolve issues and ensure actions are followed through.
• Support business and operational change alongside the technology transformation.

Skills

Programme management

Multi-project delivery

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk management

Software/engineering collaboration

Delivery-focused

Job description

Technology Programme Manager

Tech Transformation

• Remote/ Hybrid (1-2 days onsite per week in Oxford)
• £85,00-£100,000
• 12-month FTC

SR2 is recruiting for a highly established technology organisation undergoing a significant modernisation of one of its core technology platforms. They're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to take ownership of multiple complex, concurrent projects and workstreams within this transformation.

This is a sizeable software and technology modernisation programme, so we're looking for someone comfortable operating in technically complex environments, bringing together engineering, business, operational and third-party teams.

You'll be joining a programme already in flight, quickly getting up to speed, building confidence with senior stakeholders and ensuring delivery remains on track with minimal disruption.

The role:

• Leading end-to-end delivery across multiple technology projects and workstreams
• Managing integrated programme plans, roadmaps, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies
• Identifying critical paths and resolving cross-programme dependencies
• Working closely with senior executives, sponsors and technical stakeholders
• Providing clear reporting and governance to Steering Groups and senior leadership
• Managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners
• Driving decisions, resolving issues and ensuring actions are followed through
• Supporting business and operational change alongside the technology transformation

Requirements:

• Strong Programme Management experience within large-scale technology / software programmes
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects and workstreams concurrently
• Experience joining established programmes mid-delivery and quickly taking control
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall delivery
• Excellent senior stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Strong programme governance, planning, dependency and risk management experience
• Experience working with software development / engineering teams and third-party suppliers
• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach with the ability to operate at pace