Programme Manager – Global Software House

Ascent People Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global software house in the East Midlands is seeking a Programme Manager to lead and optimize cloud software delivery across multiple product streams. You will play a vital role in technical decision-making while leading a distributed team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of program management experience and a strong background in cloud technologies like AWS and Microsoft. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management in software development.
• Strong technical background with actual programming experience.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS/Microsoft.
• Experience in agile scaling across multiple teams/products.
• Proven track record in managing virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6 concurrent product streams in software development.
• Stay technically involved in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Build and optimize distributed team workflows.
• Drive agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Skills

Program management in software development

Technical background with programming experience

Cloud platform expertise (AWS/Microsoft)

Agile scaling experience

Virtual team management

Process optimisation skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

.Net Core

AWS

Job description

Programme Manager – Global Software House

Programme Manager – Global Software House

Location:

East Midlands

Industry:

IT

Salary:

£75000 - £90000 per annum + Pension, 25 days, hybrid

Posted:

27/08/2025

Description

Programme Manager (hands on) – Cloud Software Development – Up to 90K

Are you ready to lead the future of cloud software delivery?

I’m partnering with an industry-leading global software house who are revolutionising cloud-based solutions worldwide. This isn’t just another Programme Manager role – this is your chance to orchestrate technical excellence across 6 distinct product streams while shaping the development practices of a truly innovative organisation.

THE ROLE BREAKDOWN

Location: Derby (Perfect work-life balance with 2 days office, 3 days WFH)
Package: Up to £90,000 (plus excellent benefits)
Company: Established global software house with cutting-edge cloud focus

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

This is a hands-on leadership position – not a typical PM role where you’re buried in spreadsheets!

You’ll be:

Leading 6 concurrent product streams (complexity that will challenge and excite you)
Staying technically involved in decision-making and problem-solving
Working with cutting-edge cloud tech (AWS/Microsoft frameworks)
Building and optimizing distributed team workflows
Driving agile transformation at enterprise scale

This is perfect for someone who wants to be a strategic leader while keeping their hands dirty with the technical details!

WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves (Non-Negotiables):

* 8+ years of program management in software development
* Strong technical background with actual programming experience
* Cloud platform expertise (AWS/Microsoft – not just theoretical knowledge)
* Agile scaling experience across multiple teams/products
* Virtual team management proven track record
* Process optimisation skills – you can spot inefficiencies and fix them
* Stakeholder management at senior levels

Nice-to-Haves (But Highly Valued):

* Experience in global software organizations
* DevOps/CI/CD background
* Microservices architecture knowledge
* Track record managing 5+ concurrent streams

THE PACKAGE & PERKS

Salary: Up to £90,000 (genuinely competitive for the market)
Flexibility: 3 days WFH, 2 days in the modern Derby office
Impact: Shape development practices across a global organisation
Tech Stack: Work with the latest cloud technologies – .Net Core, AWS
Culture: Collaborative, innovative, forward-thinking team
Growth: Opportunity to influence technical direction at scale

This client has a reputation for:

* Promoting from within
* Supporting professional development
* Embracing modern working practices
* Investing in the latest technologies

IS THIS YOU?

You might be perfect for this if you:

* Currently managing complex software programs, but want more technical involvement
* Leading multiple product streams but seeking global scale
* Working in program management, but miss the hands-on technical aspects
* Looking to step up from Project Manager to Program Manager level
* Want to work for a company that truly values both technical and leadership skills

You’re probably NOT right if you:

* Prefer single-project focus over multi-stream complexity
* Want pure people management without technical involvement
* Are you looking for a traditional “waterfall” PM environment
* Don’t have hands-on experience with cloud platforms

My client is committed to diversity and inclusion – all qualified candidates will receive equal consideration regardless of background. No sponsorship on offer.

Jo Bevington

Recruiter:

Jo Bevington

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