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Experience working to recognised project/programme management methodologies.A broad technical background with the ability to navigate diverse technology challenges.Experience with risk and issue management.Well-developed understanding of financial management processes and cycles, including forecasting, capitalisation, budgeting etc.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage, connect and influence at all levels of the organisation.Ability to build, lead and motivate a diverse team of IT professionals, in a matrix resource model. How We WorkWe believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person ## Description We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.We are looking for an Infrastructure Programme Manager to join us, to take accountability for managing one or more technology programmes (programme budgets ranging from 100k-6m), and leading a team of Project Managers. This role will specifically be managing programmes with an end-user computing and core data centres focus, where you will be responsible for scoping, building and delivering programme plans and liaising with key teams and stakeholders across Group Technology and the wider business to effectively manage new project demand and priority changes. This role will be based out of our B&Q office just outside Southampton, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Travel to other locations (across the UK and Europe) may be needed depending on project requirements. What's the job? Building and maintaining programme and resource plan(s).Accountable for the clarity of project scope and accuracy of resource & budget estimations.Ensuring that effective programme governance is in place and progress is tracked and accurately reported.Responsible for ensuring that programme risks are fully mitigated by implementing, maintaining and supporting risk management plans. 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