Senior Programme Manager - Infrastructure & Technology

Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sheffield is seeking a skilled Infra Programme Manager to oversee a $4m programme aimed at upgrading dealerboard infrastructure across 23 countries. This role requires expertise in managing global delivery models and working with CxO level stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in large scale infra upgrade projects within the banking sector and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position entails attending the office three days a week and is set to commence in January.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in large scale infra upgrade projects for multi-country rollout.
• Knowledge of the banking domain and experience working in large scale infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams to drive staff development.
• Manage end-to-end programme processes from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams managing onshore-offshore delivery.
• Interface with CxO level stakeholders in both business and technical contexts.
• Design and deliver training programmes for processes and technology.

Skills

End-to-end programme management

Agile methodologies

Change management

Stakeholder negotiation

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a strong Infra Programme Manager to run a $4m programme that upgrades the dealerboard infrastructure across 23 countries (software and hardware). The role requires managing a globally distributed delivery model and meeting demanding business stakeholders. The person must attend the Sheffield office 3 days a week and will start in January.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams, counsel staff and drive staff development.
• End‑to‑end programme management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure.
• Agile practitioner delivering complex programmes and projects.
• Cross‑functional coordination managing onshore‑offshore delivery.
• Change management in complex technical environments and matrix organisations.
• Interface with CxO level stakeholders in business and technical languages.
• Negotiate conflicting stakeholders to drive a common objective.
• Build and foster relationships with global and multicultural businesses and stakeholders.
• Design and deliver training programmes for process, tools and technology.
• Upgrade dealerboard infrastructure (software and hardware) for a multi‑country rollout.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of banking domain and experience working in large scale infra projects (software and hardware).
• Mandatory experience of large scale infra upgrade projects for multi‑country rollout.