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# IT Programme Manager

- **Company:** Great Bear
- **Location:** Lutterworth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Agile Testing, JIRA, DevOps, RAID, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Planview
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2830539205-it-programme-manager

## About the Role

* Proven track record delivering large-scale IT programmes within logistics, supply chain, or warehousing environments
 * Strong adaptability - able to work across multiple sites and respond quickly to shifting priorities
 * Senior leadership experience mentoring Project Managers and developing delivery capability
 * High proficiency in Project Management applications and PPM tools (e.g., Planview, Clarizen)
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at C-suite level
 * Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
 * Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps) and Waterfall
 * Excellent problem solving capability, able to develop innovative and practical solutions-solving capability, able to develop innovative and practical solutions
 * Strong interpersonal skills and relation shipbuilding ability across technical and nontechnical teams-building ability across technical and non-technical teams
 * Desirable: Experience in third party logistics, Agile certifications (PRINCE2, Agile), MSP Experience with Jira, BDD, DevOps or Agile Testing practices Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience ITIL 4

## Description

* Ensure prioritisation, planning, and successful delivery of major IT programmes across warehousing and logistics
 * Operate within Culina Group's PMO governance framework - including PID creation, RAID management, reporting, and gate reviews
 * Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, providing direction, coaching, and escalation support
 * Manage programme budgets, resources, forecasts, and financial performance
 * Maintain strong communication with senior leadership (CXO/MD/Director level)
 * Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies
 * Report progress and status to the Senior Management Team through structured updates
 * Oversee supplier engagement and foster strategic partner relationships
 * Ensure change management and operational readiness activities are embedded into programme delivery
 * Drive continuous improvement, challenge assumptions, and ensure outcomes deliver real business value


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