IT Programme Manager

IT Programme Manager - Defence

• Location: Bristol
• Salary: £65,600 to £79,946
• Hybrid

We are seeking an IT Programme Manager to strategically identify, plan, and coordinate a set of related projects and activities in support of specific business strategies and objectives. This high-level, strategic role focuses on realising business benefits through the successful completion of complex programmes, managing exceptions, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment to business objectives.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to manage and implement a programme from initiation to final operational transition, utilising established programme methodologies.
• Develop and maintain programme vision, roadmap, definition document, and plan in agreement with the senior responsible owner.
• Schedule, monitor, and report on programme-related activities, establishing effective governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage programme interdependencies in support of specific business strategies and objectives, ensuring programmes are managed to realise agreed business benefits within set timescales.
• Lead the development of comprehensive stakeholder management strategies and plans, establishing and building long-term, strategic relationships with key stakeholders to support programme delivery and associated change initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• APM Managing Successful Programmes qualification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience as a Programme Manager.
• Proven track record managing large, complex IT projects and programmes from start to finish.
• Experience leading multiple project teams, mentoring, and driving strategic initiatives.
• Good all round IT knowledge with a focus on IT projects like networking, infrastructure, cyber security
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship management skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence senior leaders, technical specialists, and system users.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online or for more information please contact me on