IT Programme Manager

CPS Group are supporting a major infrastructure organisation in the search for an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead a large-scale Risk & Compliance technology programme.

This is a high-impact opportunity to manage and deliver a multi-year portfolio of cyber security, risk and technology change initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving delivery across a broad range of IT and security projects, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and external suppliers.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for overseeing a strategic programme of technology and cyber security projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.

Working within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment, you’ll manage multiple concurrent workstreams, provide governance and reporting at executive level, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver critical business outcomes., Managing a large-scale IT Risk & Compliance programme Delivering projects across cyber security and enterprise technology Leading programme planning, scheduling and governance activities Managing budgets, forecasts, risks and dependencies Coordinating internal teams, suppliers and third-party partners Driving stakeholder engagement across technical and business functions Supporting service transition and operational readiness Coaching and mentoring Project Managers within the wider team Providing clear reporting and updates to senior leadership and programme boards

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Programme Manager with strong delivery capability and excellent stakeholder management skills.

You’ll ideally bring:

Proven experience managing complex IT programmes and project portfolios Previous experience delivering technology solutions within highly regulated or utility-style environments Strong knowledge of programme governance and delivery frameworks Experience working in outsourced or multi-supplier environments Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong commercial and budget management capability Experience using tools such as MS Project, DevOps, Jira and Planner Ability to operate effectively across strategic, operational and tactical levels, Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent) MSP certification highly desirable ITIL knowledge or certification advantageous

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