Senior Programme Manager - Software Integration / Transformation

Ignite Digital Search Limited; Birmingham, Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead a critical software integration programme. The role requires exceptional delivery skills, managing stakeholder expectations, and overseeing project KPIs. Ideal candidates will have significant software delivery experience and the confidence to navigate high-pressure situations. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Wellbeing and employee support programme

Retail discounts

24/7 GP service

Onsite parking and gym access

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software delivery and integration programmes.
• Experience operating under pressure with tight timescales.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple delivery workstreams in a software integration programme.
• Chair programme boards and lead reporting across stakeholders.
• Oversee financial forecasting and tracking against budgets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Agile methodologies

Commercial awareness

Salesforce

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Programme Manager. You will have exceptional delivery focus, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of leading successful technology programmes in demanding environments.

As Senior Programme Manager, you will operate at a senior level, working with both internal and external stakeholders, including challenging and complex clients.

This is a highly visible, business-critical programme that demands a detail-oriented, commercially aware leader who thrives in fast-paced and high-pressure settings.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and manage multiple delivery workstreams as part of a major software integration programme.
• Chair programme boards and lead regular reporting across senior stakeholder groups.
• Own and manage RAID logs, risk mitigation, dependency mapping, and change control processes.
• Develop and maintain high-level plans, ensuring alignment with workstream-level planning.
• Oversee financial forecasting and spend tracking in line with programme budgets.
• Define and track delivery KPIs, including quality and defect metrics.
• Build strong relationships across client and internal teams, ensuring expectations are aligned and managed.
• Provide insight, impact analysis and recommendations to support swift and informed decision-making.
• Continuously improve and optimise delivery processes, introducing automation where beneficial.
• Establish clear success criteria and ensure prioritisation aligns with strategic outcomes.

About You:

• You are a seasoned Programme Manager or Programme Lead with significant experience in software delivery and integration programmes.
• You have a strong delivery mindset and are comfortable operating under pressure and to tight timescales.
• You are confident working with senior stakeholders and can challenge constructively when necessary.
• You understand the software development lifecycle and have experience within agile, DevOps or cloud-based environments.
• You have strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and motivate delivery teams.
• Salesforce experience is desirable.
• Previous experience in the CRM or customer billing solutions sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

What’s on offer?

• A competitive salary and bonus & benefits package
• 12-month fixed term contract
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with employer contributions
• Wellbeing and employee support programme
• Retail discounts and benefits platform
• 24/7 GP service
• Onsite parking and gym access

If you are a proactive and experienced programme leader ready for a new challenge in a critical role, we would love to hear from you.

Ignite Digital Talent is committed to creating equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals eligible to work in the UK, regardless of colour, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, marital status, or family circumstances.