Programme Manager

My Yorkshire based client is looking to recruit an experienced Programme Manager with a demonstrable track record managing software or data engineering deliverables. The Programme Manager will take responsibility for the co-ordination, control and successful delivery of projects within the portfolio – primarily within the technical software and data arena, however elements of business change will be included. Managing a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, Architects and technical SME’s, the Programme Manager will ensure overall technical delivery of projects within the programme in line with business benefit. Working within an Agile led environment, the Programme Manager will : Bridge the gap between technical delivery and business owners Ensure overall integrity of a defined programme of work Ensure the programme is delivered to time, scope and budget Provide mentoring and coaching expertise , ensuring appropriate resource allocation Manage reporting and communication Create, maintain and escalate against programme / portfolio RAID logs Define and maintain best practice governance   As Programme Manager, you will be able to demonstrate the following : Extensive experience working in a senior technical delivery capacity in a regulated environment Proven expertise of successful delivery at pace leveraging teams successfully Matrix management of Project Managers and key project support roles including Architecture and Dev Managers Ability to plan at Programme level Ability to manage resource scheduling Good working knowledge of MSP / Jira, Agile and DevOps practices. Practical experience across Project and Software Development Lifecycles   In return you will offered an attractive salary and benefits package