IT Programme Manager - Global Transformation

Working in a global federated services business, you will responsible for defining and delivering a portfolio of global programmes across IT Service, Cyber and applications. This will be a highly challenging role requiring high EQ, influence and ability to deliver complex IT change through international silos.

Client Details

Global services firm. HQ in London.

Description

As Global IT Programme Manager you will

• Own and drive the delivery of global technology programmes spanning cyber security, IT service management, model office, enterprise applications and core digital platforms.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with global technology strategy and organisational priorities.
• Lead complex programmes that require delivery through a network of country-based teams and external partners, without direct line authority.
• Establish programme structure, governance and operating rhythm across geographically distributed stakeholders.
• Build alignment across regional technology leaders and business stakeholders to deliver change consistently across the network.
• Manage interdependencies between projects, identifying risks early and driving mitigation to protect programme outcomes.
• Translate complex technical initiatives into clear business impact for executive stakeholders.
• Oversee programme planning including roadmap creation, milestone tracking and delivery sequencing across global workstreams.
• Manage programme financials including budget oversight, forecasting and value realisation.
• Coordinate delivery across internal teams and third-party partners to ensure milestones are met and services transition smoothly into operational environments.
• Facilitate collaboration across countries and functions, removing barriers created by organisational silos.
• Provide structured programme reporting to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks and decisions required.
• Ensure initiatives align with security, compliance and enterprise architecture principles.
• Support change adoption across the global network by working closely with regional teams and stakeholders.

Profile

• Demonstrated experience leading complex global technology programmes spanning digital modern workplace - such as cyber security, identity and access management, IT service management, model office design.
• Experience working within professional services, consulting, global networks or similarly complex international organisations.
• Proven ability to deliver transformation across a federated global organisation in a matrix environment, working through country teams and external partners rather than direct line management.
• Strong programme and portfolio management capability, able to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies and maintain delivery momentum across a complex global roadmap.
• Experience operating within structured governance environments, establishing programme frameworks, reporting, decision forums and executive visibility.
• Credibility working with senior technology leaders such as Country CIOs, Heads of Cyber, IT Services Managers, networks leadership and architecture teams.
• Ability to translate strategic direction into clear programme plans and delivery roadmaps, linking initiatives to global technology strategy and planning cycles.
• High emotional intelligence and commercial awareness, capable of influencing stakeholders across different cultures, countries and priorities.
• Demonstrated success delivering technology change where authority is limited and influence is essential.
• Experience managing third-party delivery partners and vendor ecosystems, ensuring alignment with programme outcomes.
• Strong communication discipline, able to produce clear, concise programme reporting and high-quality executive updates.
• Proven ability to identify and manage risks, dependencies and delivery constraints, ensuring programme capacity and maturity evolve alongside delivery demands.
• Comfortable operating in an environment where priorities may shift and programmes evolve, maintaining clarity and structure despite organisational complexity.
• Experience working within professional services, consulting, global networks or similarly complex international organisations.
• Ability to work primarily within UK business hours while collaborating globally.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, with commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £120,000 per annum + package
• Permanent role based in London. UK hybrid options available.