Programme Manager - Global Deployments - Operations Excellence

Unilabs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilabs is looking for a Programme Manager for Global Deployments to oversee and coordinate large-scale projects across global operations. This strategic role involves supporting local project managers, ensuring alignment with the programme roadmap, and facilitating effective governance to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in programme/project management, preferably in a global context.
• Strong understanding of programme management methodologies and best practices.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure local timelines and activities align with the overall programme roadmap.
• Coach local PMs to ensure adherence to delivery standards.
• Own and manage the programme RAID log to track risks and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management

Business Administration or a related field

Tools

Project management software and tools

Job description

Unilabs is seeking a highly skilled Programme Manager for Global Deployments to join our Operations Excellence team, for 6 to 9 months. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating large-scale projects and deployments across our global operations. This role manages oversight of multiple local projects within a broader programme, supports local PMs, owns governance (RAID, reporting), and ensures delivery scalability. It's highly cross-functional and strategic. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners, to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that align with Unilabs' strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure local timelines and activities align with the overall programme roadmap and objectives
• PM capability support - coach local PMs to ensure adherence to delivery standards
• Maintain central oversight across all market deployments to track progress and spot deviations early
• Own and manage the programme RAID log, proactively identifying and tracking risks, issues and dependencies across the programme
• Facilitate effective governance - drive consistent accurate reporting from local PMs
• Support scalability and delivery assurance as we are onboarding additional countries
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in programme management or project management, preferably in a global context
• Strong understanding of programme management methodologies and best practices
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is a plus
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred