and compliance with internal standards. Monitor, Manage Change requests, understand impact and suggest way forward. Reporting - Provide status reports on progress and input into Programme/Steering board updates Stakeholdermanagement - Map and manage stakeholders across impacted business units and external partners. Input into Programme RACI. Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to align project goals with business … needs. Scope management - Ensure project goals align with business objectives and defined scope. Apply change management processes to control scope. Review project proposals to assess timelines, resources, and constraints. Cost management - Estimate workload based on the scope and activities defined in the Work Breakdown Structure. Monitor the budget using Earned Value Management Technique. Define actions when … applicable to stay within the approved cost baseline. Update the budget and reforecast as necessary. Actively looking at ways to reduce costs with no impact to the programme. Schedule management - Develop project strategies, plans, and tools. Assign resources and responsibilities across project phases. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery. Procurement management - Coordinate the procurement activities to More ❯
The Release Management Lead/VP will oversee and coordinate the release management life cycle within the Technology department of a financial services organisation. This role will focus on ensuring seamless delivery and deployment of software and system updates in a fast-paced environment. Client Details The organisation is a well-established player in the Financial Services industry … as a key point of contact for internal and external audits related to release governance. Enforce segregation of duties, change control policies, and traceability across the release lifecycle. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a central point of coordination for enterprise releases, engaging senior stakeholders, business sponsors, and technology leaders. Chair Release Governance Boards and contribute to Change Advisory Boards … Continuous Improvement & Tooling: Drive continuous improvement of release processes, automation, and tooling to support Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. Evaluate and support the implementation of enterprise release management tools and frameworks. Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and operational excellence across delivery teams. Miscellaneous Developing skills pertinent to role. Undertaking other reasonable tasks at the discretion of More ❯
The Head of Release Management will oversee and coordinate the release processes for the technology department within the financial services industry. This role is based in London and requires strong expertise in managing technology releases effectively. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry with a large and professional team. Description Strategy & Governance … Define the multi-year roadmap and develop and implement a Release Management strategy aligned with business objectives, technology roadmap, and regulatory requirements. * Design, hire, and manage the structure of the team, leveraging both internal staff and external vendors, optimising the balance between cost-efficiency and delivery speed. * Align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology roadmaps. * Establish governance frameworks … planning, environment lifecycle, and compliance. * Define and maintain audit-ready controls for release management. * Partner with other technology teams to drive DevOps adoption, automation, and continuous delivery practices. Release Management * Own the release calendar, governance framework, and readiness checkpoints. * Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of releases across multiple platforms. * Establish Quality metrics (e.g DORA) and KPIs (e.g., release quality More ❯
Gather and analyze large amounts of information quickly and problem solve effectively, driving the development of compelling business recommendations. Minimum role qualification requires proficiency in :- Effective questioning- KPIs- Change management- Business insights and analysis- leadership alignment and stakeholder influence- Business area knowledge- Systems analysis- Project management skills- Data analysis- Stakeholdermanagement- Negotiation More ❯
Defect detection rate, defect leakage into production, and defect turnaround time. Automation coverage and efficiency improvements. Test execution progress against plan and timely reporting. Quality of test documentation and stakeholder feedback. Reduction in production incidents caused by insufficient testing. Environment availability and utilization for test activities. Adherence to release and test schedules. Profile A successful Test Manager should have … a Test Manager in complex software development environments, ideally within connected car services or related domains. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile and Waterfall) and integration into test management practices. Demonstrable experience in defining and implementing test strategies, frameworks, and governance. Ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality test documentation for both technical and business stakeholders. Strong … and motivate teams, vendors, and stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences. Proactive issue, risk, and conflict management with strong decision-making capabilities. Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, application development, and systems integration. Experience in test automation tools, frameworks, and practices. Desirable Experience in connected vehicle ecosystems More ❯
project progression. Plan, organise, and monitor pre-construction stages, ensuring that each work stream has clear milestones and resources identified. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in project management within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of RIBA stages 0-4 and the Building Safety Act 2022. Excellent communication and stakeholdermanagement skills, with the … ability to collaborate and problem-solve effectively. Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety standards, and energy efficiency measures. A relevant degree or HNC in Construction, Project Management, or equivalent experience, along with a Project Management Qualification (e.g., PRINCE2/APM). Why Join Us? Be part of a committed organisation that values diversity and equality. Work More ❯
in a small, high-impact team - ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and creativity to cyber reporting. The focus is on Power BI dashboards, KPI reporting, policy management and risk oversight , not writing frameworks from scratch. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting packs for leadership and governance teams. Create and standardise cyber … cyber reporting consistency, accuracy and quality. Skills & Experience Strong Power BI design and dashboard development skills. Proven background in Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance or Information Security . Experience building management and board-level reports . Familiarity with CAF , SCF , or other security control frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.). Good understanding of risk management and supplier assurance . … Excellent communication and stakeholdermanagement skills. Comfortable working in a hybrid model - 3 days per week in Birmingham . *Rates depend on experience and client requirements More ❯
government and defence clients. We’re seeking an experienced PMO Manager with DV clearance to join a large-scale, fast-paced programme based in Basingstoke, focusing on risk & issue management to ensure mission-critical project success. What You’ll Be Doing As PMO Manager, you'll steer the PMO function end-to-end, with a strong emphasis on risk … issues control: Risk & Issue Management Establish and maintain the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) framework Lead risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning and monitoring Chair regular risk and issue boards, escalate significant items to senior stakeholders Governance & Reporting Develop and deliver weekly/monthly PMO dashboards and highlight reports Ensure project complies with governance processes (stage gates, health checks) Provide … clear senior-level summaries and steerage Change, Finance & Procurement Management Manage change control: scope, impact, cost, and schedule Work with finance to track budgets and forecasts Oversee procurement: liaise with SMEs, validate quotes, get ATP and issue POs Planning & Scheduling Maintain integrated project plans, highlight slippage and risk Coordinate across multiple workstreams to align timelines Document & Knowledge ManagementMore ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Think Specialist Recruitment
the product backlog, balancing clinical value, technical feasibility, and business outcomes. Leading Agile ceremonies and supporting teams through sprint planning, prioritisation, and release cycles. Gathering insights through user research, stakeholder interviews, and market analysis to inform future developments. Collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver compliant, high-performance digital and embedded products. Supporting full lifecycle management - from concept … release and iteration. Strong background in user research, requirements gathering, and systems definition. Agile or Scrum certification, with hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholdermanagement skills. Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to be on-site in London as needed. More ❯
migration programme-Manage third-party partners and internal IT teams to hit deadlines & budgets-Oversee project plans, budgets, risks, and KPIs-Engage stakeholders across the business & report to senior management-Ensure programme governance, compliance & qualityWhat we're looking for:-5+ years in Infrastructure Project/Programme Management (£500k-£3m)-Experience with data centre & hybrid cloud migrations-Familiar … with Azure, cloud tech, networking & security concepts-Strong at stakeholdermanagement & supplier relationships-Prince2 or similar preferred; Agile experience a plusCore traits: Collaborative * Commercial * Client-focused * High standards More ❯
Guildford Park, Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Reed
systemic issues in defects. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering UAT for ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud . Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication and stakeholdermanagement abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project. Qualifications Degree or equivalent in an engineering More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
on role requiring flexibility and commercial acumen to address new and unforeseen challenges in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include: Acting as a key point of contact for senior management and business units on legal aspects of operations Drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial and technology contracts with suppliers, customers, and partners Advising on regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and … technology contracts, with exposure to telecoms, IP, privacy, and outsourcing FCA regulatory compliance experience would be advantageous Ability to lead negotiations and manage complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions Excellent stakeholdermanagement skills and the confidence to represent Legal at senior levels A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Outstanding … communication and project management skills What you'll get in return Day rate of up to £800 (umbrella) Hybrid working (central London office, 3 days per week) Opportunity to work on unique, high-impact projects in a scale-up environment backed by a global brand A collaborative culture combining corporate stability with start-up agility What you need to More ❯
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Interaction - Letchworth
RMM, automation, workflows, alerting). Develop the roadmap for internal systems, ensuring they scale with business needs. Design, implement, and optimise automation, workflows, and integrations. Lead on IT knowledge management, ensuring documentation and processes are consistent and reliable. Act as the subject matter expert and key point of contact for internal IT tools. Engage with stakeholders across the business … and automation tools. Strong understanding of workflow design, automation, and process optimisation. Experience introducing governance, best practice, and documentation standards. Comfortable operating independently while also having leadership potential. Strong stakeholdermanagement and communication skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to turn business needs into technical solutions. Why Join Us? A greenfield opportunity to shape and own our internal More ❯