Programme Manager
JOB_53811164779079Job type
ContractLocation
HatfieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Project And Programme ManagementIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Negotiable
Hays Contract Role | Programme and Portfolio Manager | Hatfield AL10 9TW
Join a leading independent technology company as a Programme and Portfolio Manager !
Job Description
Job Description
Associate Programme Manager to work on M&A related programme opportunities – shaping and/or delivering
Various customers and locations – Hybrid working with travel to client sites – on site 2–4 days per week
Significant experience of M&A Programme Delivery (mainly the technology elements)
Tittle: Programme and Portfolio Manager
Location: Hatfield AL10 9TW Hybrid working with travel to client sites – on site 2–4 days per week
Rate: £750 - £900 umbrella.(Under IR35)
Start Date: 01-Apr-26
End Date: 30-Oct-26
Work Schedule: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30
Job Summary:
The Programme and Portfolio Manager represent Client Group Professional Services, guiding customers to achieve their business and technology objectives. They hold end-to-end accountability for the delivery of professional services, ensuring executive-level governance and structure in the construction and delivery of the project and/or programme portfolio. They lead and motivate teams, clearly communicating strategy and inspiring collaboration.
The Programme and Portfolio Manager role includes:
- Overseeing the delivery of the portfolio of professional services to one or more customers
- Leading the delivery of large and complex change initiatives (formal programmes and/or large/complex assignments)
- Providing Programme Management consultative services e.g. development of business requirements, fixing troubled projects/programmes & maturity assessments
- Development of propositions
- Supporting the development of proposals within pre-sales.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme & Portfolio Management:
- Lead the definition and delivery of large and complex transition/transformation initiatives, including portfolios, programmes and high-value projects.
- Define and design portfolios and programmes, including the definition of objectives, scope, and success criteria in alignment with organisational strategy.
- Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring programme goals are met, and project controls are being managed consistently and effectively.
- Maintain interdependencies within and across the programme/portfolio.
- Conduct regular reviews and performance evaluations to identify improvement opportunities within the portfolio or programme.
- Support creation of new and innovative tools and artefacts to improve our overall methodology.
- Create or support the Customer with the creation of comprehensive business cases that justify the investment in the project/programme and highlight ROI efficiencies.
- Analyse lessons learnt in real time from projects and programmes/portfolios. Ensure these insights are shared across the Programme/Portfolio team to improve future project performance and avoid repeating past mistakes. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating lessons learnt into project planning and execution processes
- Support customers in improving their capabilities by providing a range of advisory services, including formal maturity assessments.
Stakeholder Management:
- Develop, build, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve portfolio/programme objectives.
- Act as a communication bridge between teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
- Engage with key customer decision-makers, including C-suite executives, developing a deep understanding of the customer environment.
Financial Management:
- Ensure effective budgeting and financial management across the portfolio and/or programme.
- Continuous and proactive cost management, including quality-assured forecasting of revenues and costs.
- Manage the assignment scope and understand the commercial baseline, supporting or leading the development, negotiation, and agreement of the statement of work contract and any subsequent changes.
Governance and Compliance:
- Develop and maintain governance structures, ensuring adherence to client and customer policies, standards, and frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with Project, Programme and Portfolio Management Methods
- Accountable for the governance and assurance of projects being run under the portfolio.
Key Requirements:
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Formal Waterfall/Agile Programme Management methodology certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Professional Experience: - At least 8 years of experience in project/programme management or related roles.
- Proven track record of leading large, complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
- Several years' experience as a Senior Project Manager on a range of IT-related projects.
Skills & Competencies: - Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Entrepreneurial and sales-driven skills and mindset.
- High levels of emotional intelligence
- Advanced commercial acumen
- A good understanding of business strategy, including the ability to use common strategic tools and techniques
- Facilitation and consulting skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strategic mindset with expertise in data-driven decision-making.
- Proficiency in project/programme/portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ServiceNow SPM or similar)
Key Performance Indicators:
- Successful delivery of the Programme/Portfolio includes:
- On-time delivery, quality of deliverables, adherence to scope and compliance with contractual terms.
- Delivering against the agreed margin or enhancing the margin through effective cost management and value optimisation.
- Customer satisfaction (internal and external)
- Earning follow-on business from the customer's longevity
- Business growth – identifying and cultivating opportunity leads, including through your own network
- High levels of team engagement
- Effective management of customer needs and expectations.
Additional Information:
- Regular travel and on-site presence are expected depending on the assignment.
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