Senior Program Manager

Arrows; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrows is partnering with a major enterprise on a technology transformation programme to replace a critical Rights Management System (RMS) ahead of the 2028 end-of-support deadline. The Programme Manager will lead end-to-end delivery from procurement and vendor selection through to implementation, data migration and legacy decommissioning.

The role requires proven RMS replace/implementation experience within broadcasting or media, strong procurement and stakeholder management, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven RMS implementations or replacements within broadcasting, TV or media.
• Knowledge of MediaGenix WHATS'ON, RightsLogic, Fadel or Sintec Media.
• Experience managing large-scale data migrations, system integrations and legacy decommissioning.
• Strong procurement experience, including RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to lead complex transformation programmes and manage senior stakeholders.

Skills

RMS implementations

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

RFP/RFI processes

Data migration

Education

Experience in broadcasting/TV/media

Tools

MediaGenix WHATS'ON

RightsLogic

Fadel

Sintec Media

Job description

We're working with an enterprise organisation on a major technology transformation programme, replacing a business-critical Rights Management System (RMS) ahead of its end-of-support deadline in 2028.

We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery, from procurement and vendor selection through to implementation, data migration and legacy system decommissioning.

• Location: London (Hybrid)
• Contract: 6–12 months (potential extensions)
• Start: ASAP

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering Rights Management System (RMS) implementations or replacements within broadcasting, TV or media.
• Knowledge of platforms such as MediaGenix WHATS'ON, RightsLogic, Fadel or Sintec Media.
• Experience managing large-scale data migrations, system integrations and legacy decommissioning.
• Strong procurement experience, including RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to lead complex transformation programmes and manage senior stakeholders.

This is a high-visibility, business-critical programme with excellent potential for long-term engagement.