We are seeking an IT Programme Manager – Risk and Compliance. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects and programmes in a largely outsourced environment. The successful candidate will work at all levels of the organisation, handling multiple requirements and stakeholders concurrently, and influencing key decision-making to ensure timely delivery of the IT Security Programme.
Day-to-day of the role:
Take ownership of the IT Security Programme, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards.
Plan and schedule tasks and activities across multiple projects.
Track progress and maintain an accurate view of real-time delivery against targets.
Identify issues and risks, capturing these accurately, and work to address and mitigate where required.
Maintain MS Project Plans and various work breakdown structures.
Coordinate activity between multiple internal and external groups.
Engage dynamically with all stakeholders daily, pushing forward critical work to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
Liaise with service transition teams to ensure well-documented plans for new services entering live operational support.
Take accountability for the benefits realisation process.
Work closely with the Cyber Security Info-Sec Team to plan, deliver, and support new technologies and solutions.
Coach and mentor project managers on best practice.
Manage a team of Technology Project Managers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong Project and Programme Management skills and experience.
Proficiency in MS Project and Planner.
Experience with leading tools such as MS DevOps, JIRA, Trello, etc.
Ability to track and monitor progress and report at different levels (strategic, operational, and tactical).
Skilled in both waterfall and agile project management environments.
Strong project budget management skills, maintaining accurate project spend and forecasts for both Capex and Opex.
Commercial and contractual awareness and understanding.
Project governance best practice, with the ability to deliver clear messaging to Project Boards and Executive Leadership.
Degree level education or equivalent - mandatory.
Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent Project management qualification - mandatory.
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or equivalent - highly desirable.
ITIL experience/qualification - desirable.
To apply for this IT Security Programme Manager position, please apply online or for more information please contact me on abi.collins@reed.com