At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex programmes and ensure successful delivery in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy a performance bonus, generous leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with senior stakeholders and diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days per week on site. Position available in Reading or Glasgow.
This is a senior opportunity to lead the delivery of complex, high-value programmes within a dynamic and technically advanced environment. As a Programme Manager, you will work closely with the Programme Director to ensure successful delivery across some of the organisation’s most critical programmes. You will bring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery expertise to manage performance against time, cost, and quality objectives, ensuring customer satisfaction and sustainable business success.
What this role has to offer:
- The opportunity to lead large, complex programmes with significant business impact.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and customers across UK and international environments.
- A leadership role overseeing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, finance, and operations.
- The chance to drive programme performance, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.
- Involvement in shaping future opportunities and contributing to long‑term business growth.
Core Benefits:
- Performance‑related bonus.
- Car cash allowance.
- Half day every Friday.
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata).
- 24 hours volunteering paid for.
- Private healthcare for couples.
- Pension scheme.
- Life cover.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Gym membership discounts.
You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group Optronics.
Program Manager in Reading employer: Energy Jobline ZR
World Wide Technology (WWT) is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Programme Director in London. With a strong focus on employee growth, WWT offers opportunities to lead cutting-edge automation projects while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. The company values transparent communication and client-first service, ensuring that employees are empowered to drive meaningful outcomes and develop their skills in a supportive atmosphere.
