IT Programme Manager

Base Location: Reading or Havant or Perth

Salary: 750 - 800 per day

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time

Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future.

Key Responsibilities:

Ability to work in a technically or organisationally complex environment

Experience of working in a matrix organisation

Ability to provide information in a logical and consistent manner

Ability to work in environments that are undergoing change, working in an iterative and adaptive manner

In-depth understanding of IT products, services and systems

Ability to thrive in a challenging environment and develop new skills

Ability to understand the business needs and translate technical/non-technical elements

What do you need?

Relevant practitioner qualification required; degree level education desired

Ideally skilled in a number of project management / change management approaches, in particular Agile delivery, as well as the likes of MSP, Prince2, APM and PMP

Experience in applying various waterfall (e.g. MSP, Prince2, APM, PMP) and Agile methodologies and supporting context, such as governance, process and culture across different levels of portfolio

Shows a high level of planning aptitude with an ability to negotiate timelines and other delivery metrics across product lifecycle

Support budget and funding submissions, advocating for the correct level of funding to deliver against the products business and operational requirements with the ability to manage budgets with strong skills in estimating, forecasting and budget tracking and reporting

Experience of project cost accounting and a good understanding of capex vs opex budgetary structures

Ability to identify and manage key stakeholders including driving best value from commercial relationships.

Application of the concepts of delivery risks and issues including the ability to develop countermeasures and contingency plans associated with significant delivery risk

Ability to choose and deploy the appropriate approaches for outcome delivery

What happens now?

After submitting your application for the Programme Manager role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.