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- Annual Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
- Location: Portsmouth
- Job Type: Full-time
A leading organisation in the utility sector is on the lookout for an IT Programme Manager with a strong background in ERP solution implementation and strategic technology programme management. The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading complex technology and business change programmes, engaging with senior stakeholders, and managing third-party relationships. This role is pivotal in driving the transformation of our business, aligning strategic vision with actionable plans, and fostering continuous improvement.
Day-to-day of the role:- Lead the delivery of IT programmes that are key to the business roadmap, from initiation to delivery and benefits tracking.
- Define programme outcomes, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
- Govern the schedule, costs, and quality of the programme.
- Optimise the five-year capital programme, collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency and manage delivery.
- Manage the pipeline and roadmap, developing key projects and understanding their impact and cross-dependencies.
- Engage with all levels of the company, including project delivery teams, senior executives, and the board.
- Develop and manage the resource plan, team performance, and relationships with internal and external partners.
- Matrix manage large programme teams with internal, contract, and third-party resources.
- Engage and manage third-party suppliers and service providers essential to programme delivery.
- Report key programme information and maintain stakeholder communication.
- Experience leading complex IT programmes and projects, with values up to £5m.
- Proficiency in guiding change within an IT delivery environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, including at the executive level.
- In-depth understanding of delivering software products and services.
- Experience in managing matrix teams and using agile and waterfall delivery techniques.
- Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM) is essential.
- Strong financial management skills with experience managing projects up to £15m.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
- Experience in the water industry or related sectors is desirable.
- Effective communication skills, including writing business cases and board reports.
- Ability to guide business change and develop engagement plans.
To apply for the IT Programme Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
