Senior Programme Manager

Infotel UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infotel UK is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead and orchestrate large-scale, multi-team delivery programs in the Northeast. You will drive complex delivery initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic business goals while maintaining a strong executive partnership.

The role requires 10–15+ years of experience in managing large programs, with preference for Manufacturing or Automotive clients. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, and work onsite 2–3 days per week to

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience managing large-scale programs.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Automotive industries preferred.
• Strong ability to engage, influence and communicate with senior/C-suite leaders.
• Willingness to work onsite 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-stream delivery teams to execute complex programs on time and within budget.
• Primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, presenting status, roadmaps and decisions.
• Establish robust program governance, track progress, and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams and third-party vendors to align on goals and standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Program governance

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Onsite presence

Job description

Contract - 18-24months

We are seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead and orchestrate large-scale, multi-team delivery programs. In this role, you will drive complex delivery initiatives, build strong partnerships with executive stakeholders, and ensure program alignment with strategic business goals.

This position requires an onsite presence at least 2–3 days per week in the Northeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-stream delivery teams to execute complex programs, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, presenting status updates, strategic roadmaps, and decision frameworks.
• Establish robust program governance, track progress, and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain alignment on delivery goals and standards.

• 10–15+ years of experience managing large-scale programs and orchestrating multiple cross-functional delivery teams recently.
• Experience serving clients in the Manufacturing or Automotive industries is preferred.
• Expert capability in engaging, influencing, and communicating with senior and C-suite leaders.
• Ability to work onsite at least 2–3 days a week.
• Deep knowledge of program governance, risk mitigation, financial tracking, and hybrid/Agile methodologies.