Commercial Programme Executive

Softcat; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

School pick-up flexibility

Job summary

Softcat plc is seeking a Commercial Programme Executive to support the development and efficiency of vendor programmes with a long-term governance view. You will work with the Alliances, Vendor Engagement, and Sales teams to ensure successful programme delivery and risk management.

The role emphasizes collaboration, analysis, and continuous improvement within a technology/sales environment. The position offers hybrid working patterns, with a mix of in-office and remote days, plus flexible hours

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to report on programme performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a knack for risk assessment and resource allocation.
• Commercial awareness and focus on delivering value to customers.

Responsibilities

• Understand the specifics of programmes to prioritise importance and suitability for target customers.
• Performance reporting for individual programmes to senior leads and managers on a regular basis.
• Assist sales in understanding and following required process of programmes.
• Risk management: identifying and mitigating risks throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Programme reporting: providing regular reports on status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Financial management: report on programme budget and provide insights on profitability alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Resource allocation

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement

Job description

Are you looking to develop your skills and realise your full potential?
Do you want to take your career to the next level?
Join our Commercial Programme Management Team
The Commercial Programme Management team at Softcat are the powerhouse behind the successful delivery of vendor programmes. They evaluate and ensure that each programme not only aligns with strategic objectives but also brings tangible value to customers and impacts Softcat positively.
With a keen focus on governance, the team effectively manages interconnected projects, guaranteeing that programme execution meets the highest quality standards. They are adept at resource allocation, risk mitigation, and financial management, all while providing detailed reports to stakeholders.
Success. The Softcat Way.
At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us.
The Commercial Programme Executive will support in developing and maximising efficiency of vendors programme utilisation with a longer term view of governance. Becoming a subject matter expert in your aligned partners programmes and supporting the Commercial Programmes Managers & Deputy Team Leaders in continually evaluating suitability and importance of programmes based on commerciality. Key responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Alliances team, Vendor Engagement team and Sales to ensure successful programme delivery, risk management and reporting.
As Commercial Programme Executive, you'll be responsible for:
Understand the specifics of programs in order to support with prioritising importance of programmes and identifying suitability to target customers
Performance reporting for individual programmes to Commercial Programme Lead, Commercial Enablement Lead and Alliances Lead & Managers on a regular occurrence.
Assist sales in understanding and following required process of programs
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks throughout the Programme lifecycle.
Programme Reporting: Providing regular reports on programme status, risks, and issues to senior management and any other key internal and external stakeholders
Financial Management: Report on the programme budget and provide insights on the alignment of financial objectives so that profitability can being assessed
A logical thinker to approach programme qualification and management within a technology or sales environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to report on programme performance and identify areas for improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of successful collaboration.
A strategic thinker with a knack for risk assessment, resource allocation, and commerciality awareness.
A commitment to continuous improvement, with a keen eye for identifying gaps and crafting innovative solutions.
We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office & 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs