Technology Programme Manager

Tarka Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarka Talent in the United Kingdom is recruiting an experienced Technology Programme Manager to lead a complex integration programme across applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity and service transition.

You will own the programme plan, budget and delivery roadmap, working with senior business leaders, technology teams and partners to protect business continuity and customer service. This is a high‑level, senior delivery role with immediate start and a duration through to April 2027.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology migration or integration programmes.
• Strong programme governance, budget, supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience across applications, data, infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or another operationally critical environment.
• A hands-on delivery style and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex, business-critical technology integration programme.
• Own the programme plan, budget, resources, governance and key milestones.
• Coordinate delivery across applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity and service transition.
• Lead internal teams, business SMEs and third-party partners.
• Manage programme risks, dependencies, testing, cutover and operational readiness.

Job description

Compensation: £100,000 - £130,000 (pro rata) salary on an FTC, or a competitive day rate

Location: Hybrid - ~2 days per week, either working from a regional office or visiting a site

Contract Start: Immediate start

Contract Duration: Through to April 2027

We are supporting a major FMCG business with the appointment of an experienced Technology Programme Manager to lead a complex technology integration programme.

This is a senior delivery role with responsibility for coordinating the technology activity required to integrate two established organisations. The programme spans applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity and service transition, supporting operational areas including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, commercial and finance.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the technology programme plan, governance, budget and delivery roadmap. You will work closely with senior business leaders, workstream leads, internal technology teams and third-party partners to ensure the integration is delivered while protecting business continuity and customer service.

Role Highlights:

• Lead a complex, business-critical technology integration programme
• Own the programme plan, budget, resources, governance and key milestones
• Coordinate delivery across applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity and service transition
• Lead internal teams, business SMEs and third-party partners
• Manage programme risks, dependencies, testing, cutover and operational readiness

You Will Need:

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology migration or integration programmes
• Strong programme governance, budget, supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Experience across applications, data, infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or another operationally critical environment
• A hands-on delivery style and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders

Why You’ll Love It:

• Lead a high-profile integration programme with genuine business impact
• Take ownership of a broad, complex technology agenda
• Work closely with senior leaders across business and technology
• Shape how two established organisations integrate their technology and operations
• Tackle a varied delivery challenge across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and finance

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with decisions based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.