Programme Manager - London, United Kingdom - James Adams

Description

James Adams is currently looking for an experienced Infrastructure Programme Manager. This is a hybrid remote role requiring 4 days pw onsite 1 day from home.

This position holds a pivotal role in the management of projects and programs within the IT delivery portfolio. Central to the role is the capacity to lead projects within a complex organizational structure characterized by high levels of ambiguity and the potential for change. You must possess robust commercial management capabilities and excel in overseeing a wide array of commercial engagements across the program delivery framework. This role is situated within a department of 20 individuals and involves direct supervision of two team members.

The role necessitates a professional who is comfortable navigating both management responsibilities and hands-on work.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT Management to formulate the overall IT Programme Portfolio roadmap supporting digital transformation and separation.
• Lead and oversee IT digital roadmap projects to facilitate comprehensive transformation.
• Manage projects and programs from inception to transition into business as usual, encompassing the full project life cycle.
• Maintain and manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Provide support and guidance to the business in achieving its goals, aligning new programs with the organization's strategic direction.
• Collaborate with the business to define project scope and benefits, lead resources, and ensure the timely delivery of programs.
• Establish and uphold program governance by engaging key stakeholders across IT, Supply Chain, Finance, and other relevant functions.
• Report on project outcomes at the project's conclusion and assess the delivery of benefits.
• Implement project and program management processes, including scope management, planning, change control, communications, RAID management, quality control, cost management, and procurement.
• Oversee the RFP (Request for Proposal) process for vendor and partner selection.
• Create project charters and manage the baseline of project and program scope.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines in collaboration with the broader project and program team.
• Ensure full integration of project plans across all delivery teams.
• Provide transparent feedback, status reports, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, and Financial Trackers to the Portfolio to ensure adherence to project governance and best practices.
• Establish and adhere to a Project Governance structure, conducting regular meetings as agreed upon.
• Manage project execution with a focus on meeting time, budget, and required business outcomes.
• Implement integrated change control throughout the project and program.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers and colleagues across the business and the broader PMO (Project Management Office).

Personal Specification:

• Possess 5-8 years of Project Management experience within IT Infrastructure and Operations.
• Hold recognized Project Management qualifications.
• Demonstrate excellent commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Exhibit strong communication and reporting skills.
• Display a deep understanding of business dynamics.
• Prove experience in managing multiple End-to-End Project Lifecycles.
• Successfully delivered projects/programs in the £1-2 million range on time and within budget.
• Show proficiency in various project delivery methodologies, including waterfall, agile, and hybrid.
• Apply both creative and pragmatic thinking to problem-solving.
• Possess a clear understanding of both functional and non-functional IT aspects.
• Work autonomously with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Project and PPM (Project Portfolio Management) tools.
• Willingness to travel and hold a Full Clean UK Driving License.

If of interest please send your CV now to apply