Senior Technical Project/Programme Manager

Role overview

A leading professional services organisation is looking for an accomplished Senior Technical Project/Programme Manager to steer major technology transformation work. The role suits a delivery leader who can manage complex programmes, work closely with senior stakeholders, and help shape strategic change across enterprise-scale environments.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle delivery of large technology and business transformation programmes, from early setup through implementation and handover.
• Create and maintain programme roadmaps, keeping milestones, risks, dependencies and deliverables under control.
• Run several project workstreams in parallel while ensuring they stay aligned to business goals and organisational priorities.
• Develop trusted relationships with senior business and technical stakeholders, and provide regular updates, reporting and practical recommendations.
• Maintain strong governance across the programme, including budget oversight, risk and issue control, resource planning and benefits tracking.
• Coordinate delivery across internal teams, suppliers and external partners.
• Promote project management standards, delivery methodologies and continuous improvement across programmes.
• Support business growth by spotting opportunities to improve technology delivery capabilities and client outcomes.
• Coach and guide project managers and delivery staff to encourage strong performance and professional development.

Experience required

• A minimum of 8 years' experience delivering complex technology programmes in consulting, professional services or large enterprise settings, or more than 10 years delivering enterprise technology transformation in industry.
• Proven success leading large digital transformation, systems integration or enterprise change initiatives.
• Strong background in managing multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with programme governance, financial control, delivery planning and reporting.
• Experience leading teams spread across different locations or operating in a matrix structure.
• Good working knowledge of project and programme delivery methods, including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches.
• Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills, with experience presenting to executive and senior management audiences.
• Ability to balance high-level programme oversight with detailed delivery execution.

Desirable experience

• Exposure to programmes involving Cloud Migration, ERP, CRM, AI, Data & Analytics, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure, Service Management or Systems Integration.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow or similar enterprise service management tools.
• Experience in Financial Services, Public Sector, Utilities, Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecommunications or Life Sciences.
• Familiarity with programme governance practices such as RAID management, budget monitoring and benefits realisation.
• Professional credentials such as PRINCE2, PMP, PMBOK, SAFe, Agile or similar project management certifications.
• Experience supporting business development, client relationship management and proposal work.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering or a related field is required.
• Additional project or programme management certifications are considered a strong advantage.

Working arrangements and benefits

• This is a permanent position.
• The role is offered on a hybrid basis with flexible working options.
• Compensation is a competitive salary package.
• Benefits include pension contribution, comprehensive healthcare, life assurance, ongoing learning and development, career progression in a growing organisation, employee wellbeing initiatives and extra leave options.

Application note

Applicants should submit an updated CV to be considered for the position.