Stevenage, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Akkodis
Joining our CoE presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of major national initiatives, working within a high-impact, collaborative environment. Our diverse roles span architecture, project management, data analytics, software development, and technical support—empowering professionals to shape scalable, next-generation digital ecosystems. Whether delivering sophisticated Big Data platforms, cloud solutions, or advanced infrastructure, our teams … will drive innovation and digital excellence across multiple programmes. Role We are seeking an experienced Risk and Planning Manager to support the Programme Manager and the wider consortium delivering a programme. You will work across multiple partner organisations and the Authority to identify interdependencies, manage risks and issues, and drive re-planning activities in Jira and MS Project. You … will help develop and maintain the programme roadmap, support workstream planning, and facilitate workshops and governance activities. The role requires strong Agile awareness, proven riskmanagement and programme planning experience, and the ability to operate confidently in a high-stakes, security-sensitive environment. Responsibilities Lead the programme-wide risk and issue management process, maintaining riskMore ❯
stevenage, east anglia, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Akkodis
Joining our CoE presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of major national initiatives, working within a high-impact, collaborative environment. Our diverse roles span architecture, project management, data analytics, software development, and technical support—empowering professionals to shape scalable, next-generation digital ecosystems. Whether delivering sophisticated Big Data platforms, cloud solutions, or advanced infrastructure, our teams … will drive innovation and digital excellence across multiple programmes. Role We are seeking an experienced Risk and Planning Manager to support the Programme Manager and the wider consortium delivering a programme. You will work across multiple partner organisations and the Authority to identify interdependencies, manage risks and issues, and drive re-planning activities in Jira and MS Project. You … will help develop and maintain the programme roadmap, support workstream planning, and facilitate workshops and governance activities. The role requires strong Agile awareness, proven riskmanagement and programme planning experience, and the ability to operate confidently in a high-stakes, security-sensitive environment. Responsibilities Lead the programme-wide risk and issue management process, maintaining riskMore ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
M Group
continuously improve the organisations Information Technology General Controls framework in alignment with industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and internal governance. Oversee IT Governance & Compliance ensure systems, processes, and change management activities consistently meet SOX, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards. Vendor & Third-Party RiskManagement manage relationships with technology service providers, ensuring they meet agreed control, compliance … and security standards. Control Testing & Assurance design and oversee periodic reviews, audits, and assessments of IT controls, coordinating with both internal and external auditors. RiskManagement & Remediation proactively identify IT control deficiencies, assign corrective actions, and track through to resolution. Policy & Process Ownership establish, maintain, and communicate IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance is embedded in … Governance ensure all IT change initiatives follow the agreed governance model, with controls embedded from design through to post-implementation. Stakeholder Engagement maintain strong relationships with leadership, internal audit, risk teams, and business units to ensure alignment and transparency on IT control matters. Reporting & Metrics produce executive-level reports and dashboards on ITGC compliance status, control trends, and riskMore ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
support on acceptable and balanced information security solutions, Liaison with customers, assurance teams and national/international technical authorities. You will also gain experience in generation of information security Risk Assessments, Risk Treatment Plans and RiskManagement and Assurance Documents. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in a STEM subject. Our More ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
M Group
About The Role Vendor and Commercial Management Director Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun … people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? The Vendor and Commercial Management Director will be accountable for the strategic governance, performance, and commercial optimisation of all IT and technology supplier relationships across M Group. Operating in a complex environment with over … value, innovation, and service excellence to support rapid business growth and frequent acquisitions. This role is pivotal in driving a consistent, transparent, and performance-driven vendor ecosystem, reducing commercial risk, and ensuring supplier contracts align with strategic objectives. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership including the CIO, CTO, CISO, IT Managed Service Director, and More ❯
the final escalation point for architectural and design decisions across delivery workstreams. Approve key design artefacts, including high- and low-level designs, integration models, and security architectures. Oversee technical riskmanagement and mitigate architectural issues early in the lifecycle. Ensure consistent use of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices across AWS and Azure environments. Maintain More ❯
the final escalation point for architectural and design decisions across delivery workstreams. Approve key design artefacts, including high- and low-level designs, integration models, and security architectures. Oversee technical riskmanagement and mitigate architectural issues early in the lifecycle. Ensure consistent use of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices across AWS and Azure environments. Maintain More ❯
services that support all aspects of organisational life — from infrastructure and cybersecurity to business intelligence and digital transformation. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the management and development of IT and Systems at a senior level. As well as the relevant experience, we are seeking someone who can provide strong leadership and management, working … technology to provide flexible and responsive services, facilitate efficient business processes, and deliver value for money while maintaining high levels of customer service. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead operational management of IT services in line with strategic objectives, keeping pace with technological advancements. Collaborate with departments to deploy and maintain applications and infrastructure that support organisational goals. Ensure IT … infrastructure and systems, including firewalls, backups, storage, and security solutions. Supervise maintenance of networks, servers, hardware, telephony, and printing/copying systems. Implement policies and procedures for technical service management, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Lead IT audits, riskmanagement, and governance to safeguard organisational data. Develop, implement, and test incident management, business continuity, and More ❯
An Integrated Planning Manager builds and maintains an integrated schedule for the entire project. The Planning Manager : • Prepare and maintain the Schedule Management Plan (SMP) on behalf of the PMO Manager/Project Manager • Ensure a schedule tracking of all activities according to the anticipated progress review cycles (typically max. one month’s duration) • Own the Project schedule • Manage … the schedule margin/float • Ensure an active Project schedule and interface management (internally & externally) – PMO Manager co-ordinates if assigned • Plan and schedule in accordance with the requirement of the contract and Project objectives, follow the processes, regulations and instructions as defined in the Project Management Plan • Ensure the integration of all detailed plans of different work … WP Planner reports operationally to the WP Leader (under the co-ordination of the PMO Manager when required, large PMO), and is responsible in their perimeter to: • Setup and management of integrated WP schedules (With those of subcontractors and suppliers integrated) • Identify and track critical paths • Track progress versus planning • Implement schedule changes, including the introduction of R&O More ❯
An Integrated Planning Manager builds and maintains an integrated schedule for the entire project. The Planning Manager : • Prepare and maintain the Schedule Management Plan (SMP) on behalf of the PMO Manager/Project Manager • Ensure a schedule tracking of all activities according to the anticipated progress review cycles (typically max. one month’s duration) • Own the Project schedule • Manage … the schedule margin/float • Ensure an active Project schedule and interface management (internally & externally) – PMO Manager co-ordinates if assigned • Plan and schedule in accordance with the requirement of the contract and Project objectives, follow the processes, regulations and instructions as defined in the Project Management Plan • Ensure the integration of all detailed plans of different work … WP Planner reports operationally to the WP Leader (under the co-ordination of the PMO Manager when required, large PMO), and is responsible in their perimeter to: • Setup and management of integrated WP schedules (With those of subcontractors and suppliers integrated) • Identify and track critical paths • Track progress versus planning • Implement schedule changes, including the introduction of R&O More ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
M Group
Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Extensive experience managing IT infrastructure and operations for complex organisations. Demonstrable success delivering large-scale transformation projects. Knowledge of IT governance, riskmanagement, and compliance frameworks. Experience in fast-paced environments characterised by frequent acquisitions is highly desirable. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed More ❯