Senior IT Programme Manager

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

Job summary

Wates offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of change programmes within the Wates Property Services Team. This role involves managing multiple IT projects, ensuring alignment across functions, and requires a strong background in project management. Based between Liverpool and London, the position spans a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering the potential for growth and exposure to senior executives.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Project / Programme Manager with a credible record.
• Utilises recognised methodology to ensure best practices.
• Able to engage and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of IT programmes and projects, responding to changing dynamics.
• Provide financial and KPI reporting for portfolio progress.
• Ensure governance adherence for all IT programmes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Change Management

Governance Compliance

Job description

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Are you a Senior IT Programme Manager, or Senior Project Manager, with successful programmes and projects delivered looking for your next challenge?

At Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior IT Programme Manager to join our Wates Property Services Team to manage the delivery of a portfolio of change programmes and projects, ensuring alignment across Group IT and the WPS Functions. You will be based between Liverpool and London on a 12 month fixed term contract.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of IT programmes and projects under their control, including shaping and guiding in the inception stages and responding positively to a changing dynamic pipeline.
• Responsible for the projects under your control, utilising artefacts such as Microsoft Project plans, RAID Logs etc. to understand the detail and allow you to provide appropriate challenge and guidance where required to project managers
• Work with Business Unit, Function and Client representatives to develop project briefs and project initiation documentation for proposed programmes and projects and control the progress of those end of the programmes
• Ensure exceptional project and change management is being delivered across the portfolio, using recognised methods and tools
• Provide financial reporting and KPI reporting relating to portfolio progress
• Ensure the adherence to governance for all IT programmes and projects

ABOUT YOU

You are…

• An experienced Senior Project / Programme Manager with a credible record of delivering multiple projects or programme management, medium sized plus organisation
• Successful at management and control, utilising recognised methodology and ensuring best practice
• A highly effective communicator, able to engage and translate information at all levels, including at Board.
• Looking for your next challenge with development opportunities and exposure to C-Suite executives?

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting