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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Lead - **Company:** Rightsline Inc - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Software as a Service, Microsoft Project, PRINCE2, Legacy Systems - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1574b471bf9f79af ## About the Role * Experience: 10+ years of experience in project/program management, specifically in delivering large-scale, complex software implementations (SaaS) within a consulting or technology provider environment. * Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional, dispersed teams in a matrixed organization. * Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical business leaders. * Methodology: Strong experience in both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies. * Tools: Advanced proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project). * Location: Based in or able to commute to West London (Hybrid working). * Not required but a plus Relevant certifications (e.g., MSP, PMP, Prince2) * Not required but a plus Experience with specific Rights & Royalties software (e.g., Rightsline, Media Maestro, FilmTrack) ## Description We are looking for an experienced Program Lead to spearhead implementations of our flagship Rights & Royalties platform for London and EU based clients. This role is the focal point of the client relationship, responsible for the end-to-end delivery, strategic alignment, and operational success of the project. You will bridge the gap between our project and product engineering teams with the client's legal, finance, and content operations departments, ensuring a seamless, high-quality deployment that transforms how our client manages their intellectual property rights. What you will do: * Delivery Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Rights & Royalties project, ensuring it is on time, within budget, and meets all contractually agreed milestones and KPIs. * Strategic Client Partnership: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, managing expectations, and providing proactive, transparent, and regular progress reports. * Complex Project Management: Direct a large, cross-functional team (including delivery leads, solution analysts, solutions architects, and developers) to deliver high-quality solutions. * Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage risks and blockers, developing robust mitigation strategies to keep the project on track. * Governance & Scope: Maintain tight governance and change control processes to manage scope creep, ensuring the integrity of the project delivery. * Process Improvement: Drive the implementation of best-practice workflows, moving the client from legacy systems to a modernized, automated environment. ## Related Videos - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [How to TDD in legacy code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/309-how-to-tdd-in-legacy-code) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Personal Branding & Job Search - The Most Practical Approach You'll Ever Find](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/576-personal-branding-job-search-the-most-practical-approach-you-ll-ever-find) - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)