At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a flagship software re-platforming programme and manage cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join a leading global Maritime organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £100k, excellent benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Extensive IT & Software Programme management experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
The Package: Circa £100k + excellent benefits
Duration: 18 months to 2 years Fixed Term Contract (with possible extension)
Location/Work Pattern: Glasgow: 3 days in the office (Mon & Tue mandatory, the 3rd day is your choice) + 2 days from home
The Role: Investigo have been retained as the exclusive partner of choice for an 18 months to 2 years Fixed Term Contract IT Programme Manager to join a leading & global Maritime organisation to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery/management of a large-scale flagship software re-platforming programme. The IT Programme Manager will lead a cross-functional team (internal and third-party) to deliver this complex initiative that is key to realising organisational goals and delivering business value in the next 18 months to two years.
Selection Of Day to Day Duties:
- Programme leadership across all phases and workstreams, allocating resources and measuring/monitoring progress to ensure overall delivery against plan.
- Effective management of risk, issues, constraints and dependencies.
- Adherence to the defined governance and methodology, as well as ensuring effective budget management and forecasting, creation of quality documentation and artefacts and supporting, attending and running associated meetings as necessary.
- Programme planning – defining scope, objectives, deliverables, controls, milestones and timelines for overall programme and each phase therein.
- Executive, stakeholder & vendor engagement/management – leading regular interactions and reviews with executive sponsors and stakeholders to maintain alignment, as well producing regular programme communications, reports and briefings for stakeholders.
- Ensuring comprehensive change management practices are embedded across programme initiatives.
What are we looking for:
- Extensive IT & Software Programme management, with a strong background in large and complex software delivery.
- Experience in leading and managing programme/project teams and matrixed teams, including multiple third parties. Stakeholder management experience is a prerequisite.
- Experience working in an agile environment is preferred, with the ability to lead, motivate, and influence others.
- Strong project, programme and portfolio management expertise, including proficiency in various methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PMBOK, PRINCE2).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information, present to senior management and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage time and tasks effectively.
- Proficiency with the latest AI tooling and other emerging technologies, to automate reporting and other work.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify complex problems, interpret data, apply critical thinking and formulate solutions.
- Comfortable with risk management, identification, evaluation and mitigation.
Full Job description & further details available upon application & successful shortlisting.
