Overview We’re looking for an experienced Head of Programme Management to lead the successful end to end delivery of a diverse portfolio of business and technology transformation projects. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic programmes across multiple business areas, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with organisational priorities. The … ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary programmes in fast-paced or evolving environments. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of large-scale, cross functional programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives. Manage all aspects of project governance, planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting. … Coordinate cross-departmental activities and resources to deliver complex change initiatives effectively. Develop and maintain portfolio management processes to prioritise initiatives and manage dependencies transparently. Lead and develop a high-performing programme delivery function, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Manage relationships with business stakeholders, senior leadership, and third-party suppliers to ensure clear communication and accountability. Implement consistent project More ❯
IT roadmap aligned with business goals, driving digital transformation and innovation. Operational Excellence : Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance across systems and infrastructure. Vendor & BudgetManagement : Lead vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and manage the IT budget to maximize ROI. Data & Analytics : Champion data governance, business intelligence, and AI-driven decision-making. Cybersecurity … Compliance : Ensure robust cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Team Leadership : Inspire and manage a skilled IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Governance & CI : Implement IT governance best practices and drive continuous improvement across all technology functions. We're looking for a versatile and hands-on individual with :- Proven experience in IT leadership within … logistics, supply chain, or similar sectors. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and digital transformation. Expertise in cybersecurity, data strategy, and AI technologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A strategic mindset with hands-on operational capabilities. This is a high growth business with ambition and passion. You will Be part of a growing, agile logistics firm with More ❯
Leading the technical Digital and Data Function across Government Our priorities are: Improving the security, agility and cost of technology by eliminating legacy systems Establishing real time, data driven management of technology across government Reducing duplication and waste across government through coherent architecture and reuse Providing the infrastructure to connect digital services and technology communities Acting as the expert … including CTOs and board-level stakeholders, in complex and politically sensitive environments. Programme Delivery & Agile Execution - Extensive experience delivering large-scale, high-profile programmes using agile methodologies, with strong budgetmanagement and prioritisation skills Innovation & Technology Strategy - Demonstrated success in researching emerging technologies and designing innovative, forward-thinking solutions that drive organisational transformation. Commercial & Supplier Management - Sophisticated … approach to managing suppliers and commercial relationships within technology change programmes, ensuring innovation, value for money, and successful delivery. Team Leadership & Performance Management - Strong track record in leading diverse, cross-functional, and specialist teams, applying rigorous performance management to align efforts and achieve strategic goals. Communication & Sector Expertise - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical More ❯
at the heart of the technology change function and will play a key part in aligning business needs with IT delivery, ensuring each project is delivered on time, on budget, and with clear business benefit. What You Will Be Doing Managing projects through the full delivery lifecycle, from initiation, design and configuration through to testing, rollout and user adoption. More ❯
delivering end-to-end technical projects, including large-scale application and system integration work Comfortable engaging in solution architecture discussions and reviewing technical documentation to support planning and risk management Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear language for non-technical stakeholders Confident using Project Management software tools like Jira, Confluence and Certinia to manage delivery and … documentation Strong understanding of agile delivery practices, with flexibility to adapt to more traditional methods when needed Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills - including senior client partners Strategic thinker with a forward-planning mindset and strong attention to detail Self-motivated, outcome-focused and able to work independently when needed Calm under pressure, with a persistent and solutions More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
CHEP UK Ltd
CIO (OCIO) to represent the Region in the Technology Services Portfolio prioritisation process. Adjust the Regional portfolio based on outcomes and ensure Region compliance to the Global outcomes. Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional business leaders, including the Regional CEO and their teams as an active member of that team. Act as a trusted advisor to … region at the Regional CEO table with strong engagement and collaboration their Direct Reports IT Service Delivery: Work closely with Programme Directors, the OCIO, Platform, Cyber, I&T Service Management and other Infrastructure teams in the function (Technology Service) to oversee the delivery of I&T services within the region, ensuring they meet or exceed agreed-upon service levels … quality standards, and customer satisfaction. Oversee I&T service performance metrics across the Region, identify areas for improvement, and work with I&T Service Management to implement necessary changes or enhancements to enhance overall service delivery. IT Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with I&T Principles, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements within and across the region. Collaborate with the More ❯
We're Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software More ❯
Darwen, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Erin Associates
Project Manager - Blackburn, Lancashire - £55k - Hybrid workingWMS, Supply Chain, Retail, Account Management, Enterprise Software, Darwen, Lancashire We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join a leading software solutions provider in Blackburn. This senior role is ideal for someone with a passion for software and solution delivery, combined with strong project management expertise. Responsibilities for this PM role … and customer communication throughout project lifecycles. Support pre-sales with delivery plans, estimates, and documentation. Produce financial and commercial reports across projects. Ensure smooth handover to support and account management teams. Experience Required 5+ years’ project management experience in IT/software delivery . Proven background in software development projects and support . Experience of working with Warehouse … Management Systems, Supply Chain or Retail Software Strong knowledge of Autotask PSA or similar tools. Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills. Experience delivering enterprise software projects or WMS Implementations Commercial acumen with a track record of managing plans, budgets, and delivery . This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career progression within a collaborative and growing software More ❯
of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. Responsibilities Drive forward the delivery of high-quality work on-time and on-budget Manage end to end technical delivery across the entire delivery lifecycle Develop and manage high performing diverse and dispersed teams Provide functional and technical expertise to support design and … in your day to day operations Qualifications Proven ability of successfully managing entire projects or phases of projects across the delivery lifecycle (design, build and test) along with effective management of the associated budgets Experience of leading projects embracing the latest Cloud Technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure) or SaaS offerings such as Salesforce Experience of using different delivery methodologies: Agile … Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall Understanding of Risk, Assumption, Issue and Dependency Management Strong communication skills with experience of working with Energy or Utilities clients and ideally with delivery teams located in different global locations such as India Strong organisational skills managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities simultaneously Experience of line managing resources and project managing a team of resources More ❯