Strategic Technology Programme Lead (12-Month FTC)

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Excellent local government Pension

Wellbeing helpline

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work

Onsite gym

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Technology Programme Manager for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a varied change programme, driving delivery that improves council services for residents and colleagues, building momentum, maintaining clear governance, and delivering measurable benefits.

You will collaborate with partners to shape plans, resolve challenges and turn ideas into sustainable improvements, focusing on outcomes, value, and positive experiences for those

Qualifications

• Experience leading a significant programme or portfolio of change, with MSP or equivalent practical experience.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and influence at different levels.
• Ability to organise complex work, make balanced decisions and help others navigate change.
• Understanding of public services or transferable experience from another sector; direct local government experience is helpful but not essential.
• Proficient with everyday workplace tools to plan, communicate and report.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of programmes that improve services across the council.
• Bring together colleagues from different services, helping teams agree priorities, coordinate activity and prepare well for change.
• Keep senior leaders informed about progress, emerging risks and decisions needed, and help teams find practical ways forward.
• Create an inclusive and supportive working environment, motivating and developing colleagues involved in projects and programmes, with line management responsibilities where required.
• Contribute to service planning, performance, quality and financial management, ensuring the programme delivers lasting value.

Skills

Programme management

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MSP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Technology Programme Manager for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a varied change programme, driving delivery that improves council services for residents and colleagues, building momentum, maintaining clear governance, and delivering measurable benefits.

You will collaborate with partners to shape plans, resolve challenges and turn ideas into sustainable improvements, focusing on outcomes, value, and positive experiences for those