Programme Manager – Software Development

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

Job summary

A leading software house in the East Midlands is seeking a hands-on Programme Manager with strong technical skills for cloud software development. You will lead multiple product streams and drive agile transformation while being involved in technical decision-making. This role is perfect for a strategic leader looking to stay engaged with hands-on technical aspects. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management in software development.
• Strong technical background with actual programming experience.
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS/Microsoft).
• Experience in agile scaling across multiple teams.
• Proven track record in virtual team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6 concurrent product streams effectively.
• Stay technically involved in decision-making.
• Drive agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Skills

Program management

Technical programming background

Cloud platform expertise

Agile scaling

Stakeholder management

Process optimisation

Tools

AWS

Microsoft frameworks

.Net Core

Job description

Programme Manager – Software Development

Programme Manager – Software Development

Location:

East Midlands

Industry:

IT

Salary:

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

Posted:

29/08/2025

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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Email: [e-mail] My Social