Programme Manager - Applications Media

Understanding Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee the applications workstream for a major media transformation project in London. The role requires a proven track record in managing large-scale projects, particularly in the media industry. Candidates should have hands-on experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This hybrid position involves working 2-3 days per week in West London and offers a competitive rate of £700 - £800 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large, complex transformations.
• Background in media/broadcast applications such as scheduling and production systems.
• Ability to work closely with both business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the applications workstream for critical initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Provide reporting on status, risks, and dependencies.

Skills

Programme management

Media applications expertise

Stakeholder management

Hands-on delivery

Job description

Overview

Programme Manager - Applications (Media) – London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in West London)

Length: 12 months

Day rate: £700 - £800 Inside IR35

We are supporting a major media and entertainment organisation as they undergo a large-scale separation and transformation programme. They are seeking a hands-on Programme Manager with strong applications and media industry expertise to oversee critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the applications workstream, ensuring milestones and dependencies are managed effectively.
• Partner with technology, product, and business stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting on status, risks, and dependencies.
• A Proven Programme Manager with experience in large, complex transformations.
• Strong background in media/broadcast applications (e.g., scheduling, playout, production systems).
• Comfortable working across business and technology teams.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused - able to get into detail, not just manage from the top.

Location

London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in West London)

Contract

Length: 12 months

Day rate: £700 - £800 Inside IR35

If you\'re ready to take on this challenge and believe you have the expertise to succeed, apply with your updated CV today.