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Programme Manager
Job summary
A leading retail solutions firm seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead transformative initiatives in Smart Retail. This role involves defining programme governance, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of programme management experience, strong leadership, and strategic thinking skills. Offering a competitive salary and remote working flexibility, this is an opportunity to shape the future of the business while enjoying career growth.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in programme management in complex, multi-project environments.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication abilities and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities
- Define programme governance and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee interconnected projects and manage interdependencies.
- Control budgets and maximize ROI across the programme.
- Identify risks, resolve issues, and report to stakeholders.
- Act as the key link between executives and delivery teams.
- Drive change management across the organization.
Skills
Education
Tools
Amplifi is the Smart Retail arm of Compass Group UK&I, delivering innovative unattended retail solutions and driving growth through a dynamic buy-and-build strategy. As we integrate multiple operating companies and scale rapidly, we’re seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead strategic, technological, and operational initiatives that shape the future of Smart Retail.
- Impact at Scale - Your work will influence major transformation projects across a fast-growing business.
- Strategic Leadership - Drive programmes that align with Compass Group’s long-term vision.
- Flexibility & Autonomy - Remote/mobile working with the backing of a global leader.
- Career Growth - Be part of a sector that’s expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities.
- Define programme governance and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee multiple interconnected projects, managing interdependencies and progress.
- Control budgets, allocate resources, and maximize ROI across the programme.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and report to senior stakeholders.
- Act as the key link between executives, delivery teams, and external partners.
- Drive change management and embed new ways of working across the organisation.
- Proven experience in programme management (5+ years), ideally in complex, multi-project environments.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2).
- Financial acumen for budgeting and cost control.
- Degree-level education and relevant certifications (MSP, PgMP, or similar) preferred.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Remote/mobile working flexibility.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact programmes in a rapidly growing sector.
- Work with a global leader and shape the future of Smart Retail.
Ready to lead transformation? Join Amplifi and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic growth and innovation.
Apply today and be part of our journey!
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