Programme Manager - 12 Month FTC

SmartestEnergy Business Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

SmartestEnergy Business Limited in Ipswich seeks an experienced programme professional to lead strategic change initiatives. This role involves shaping, coordinating, and governing complex programmes to ensure successful delivery within time and quality parameters.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a successful track record in IT programme delivery and stakeholder management. The position promotes hybrid working and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering medium-to-large IT Programmes.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams with successful outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across IT and business levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strategic change programmes.
• Shape and govern complex programmes ensuring delivery within parameters.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and manage risks and resources.

Skills

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

IT project management

Partnership with IT vendors

Information security management

Job description

You will lead the successful delivery of strategic change programmes that drive operational effectiveness and support the organisation's long-term objectives. Working across multiple projects and workstreams, the role is responsible for shaping, coordinating and governing complex programmes, ensuring outcomes and benefits are delivered within agreed time, cost and quality parameters.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced programme professional with a strong track record of delivering medium to large-scale business and technology change. You will provide leadership across the full programme lifecycle, building strong stakeholder relationships, managing governance and financial performance, and ensuring risks, dependencies and resources are effectively coordinated to achieve sustainable business outcomes.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Proven track record in successfully delivering medium-to-large IT Programmes and complex projects with multiple workstreams;
• Experience working with IT vendors, building successful partnerships, and assuring IT change;
• Experience of managing stakeholders across all levels within IT and the business;
• Proven experience shaping Programmes (vision, roadmap, benefits and governance), assessing feasibility, and leading the planning and approval process through delivery;
• Experience or knowledge of managing programmes linked to information security and infrastructure delivery.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.
• What does hybrid working mean to us? Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localise the future of energy? Apply now.