Programme Manager requiredby our client, an international organisation, to work within the Global Information Systems (GIS) Change Delivery team. This team is responsible for the management of Projects, Programmes and the overall GIS Portfolio of change delivery, and the definition of standard practices, methodologies and tools to ensure well managed delivery of change.

Based at our client’s prestigious offices in Manchester the role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a multicultural environment. They are offering a salary up to £67,600 + bonus & exceptional benefits including attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.The role is offered as an 18 month Fixed Term Contract initially with possible extension.

Programme Manager will be involved in series of transformative projects looking to increase capabilities across a range of functional areas and create operational efficiencies of c£5M. The programme design covers several key workstreams, namely GIS Sourcing Strategy, Implementing Change Delivery framework, IT operations, Cost Optimisation, Engagement and Demand Management, Regional IT services model, Technology strategy, Technology Innovation, SIAM, ITiLv4, Agile development & DevOps.

Programme Manager - key skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience - in large complex international organisation - of Programme team management, PMO Processes and Development project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM)
• Axelos Managing Successful Programmes Foundation/Practitioner
• Axelos PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner
• Degree level qualification or equivalent

Programme Manager - core accountabilities

• Realisation of the Programme Business Case, including key outputs and outcomes, delivery to schedule, and for ensuring that benefits realisation from the delivery is planned and delivered
• Designing the Programme, including scope of Programme delivery, and securing its sign off by key stakeholders including the Senior Responsible Owner
• Designing and securing sign off for the Programme Governance from SRO and GIS Head of Change Delivery
• Day to day management of the Programme, including reporting, management of risks and issues, team and supplier management, management, tracking and reporting of the Programme budget
• Preparing, managing and maintaining the key Programme control documents, including Programme Definition Document, Programme Management Plan, Stakeholder and Communications Plan, Risk and Issue Management Plan etc

Contact us now to discuss this exciting opportunity in Manchester based initially on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract, with remuneration package including a salary to £67,600 + bonus and exceptional benefits including attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Programme Manager requiredby our client, an international organisation, to work within the Global Information Systems (GIS) Change Delivery team. This team is responsible for the management of Projects, Programmes and the overall GIS Portfolio of change delivery, and the definition of standard practices, methodologies and tools to ensure well managed delivery of change.

Based at our client’s prestigious offices in Manchester the role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a multicultural environment. They are offering a salary up to £67,600 + bonus & exceptional benefits including attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.The role is offered as an 18 month Fixed Term Contract initially with possible extension.

Programme Manager will be involved in series of transformative projects looking to increase capabilities across a range of functional areas and create operational efficiencies of c£5M. The programme design covers several key workstreams, namely GIS Sourcing Strategy, Implementing Change Delivery framework, IT operations, Cost Optimisation, Engagement and Demand Management, Regional IT services model, Technology strategy, Technology Innovation, SIAM, ITiLv4, Agile development & DevOps.

Programme Manager - key skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience - in large complex international organisation - of Programme team management, PMO Processes and Development project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM)
• Axelos Managing Successful Programmes Foundation/Practitioner
• Axelos PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner
• Degree level qualification or equivalent

Programme Manager - core accountabilities

• Realisation of the Programme Business Case, including key outputs and outcomes, delivery to schedule, and for ensuring that benefits realisation from the delivery is planned and delivered
• Designing the Programme, including scope of Programme delivery, and securing its sign off by key stakeholders including the Senior Responsible Owner
• Designing and securing sign off for the Programme Governance from SRO and GIS Head of Change Delivery
• Day to day management of the Programme, including reporting, management of risks and issues, team and supplier management, management, tracking and reporting of the Programme budget
• Preparing, managing and maintaining the key Programme control documents, including Programme Definition Document, Programme Management Plan, Stakeholder and Communications Plan, Risk and Issue Management Plan etc

Contact us now to discuss this exciting opportunity in Manchester based initially on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract, with remuneration package including a salary to £67,600 + bonus and exceptional benefits including attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Programme Lead - Microsoft Cloud Transformation

To £85k + Car allowance + Bonus

Simply put our client are leaders in digital transformation.

An enterprise consulting business and a high-profile partner to Microsoft, they help clients realise business potential through the adoption and use of Microsoft Cloud and Mobile technology. 

With a new age culture, they sit at the leading edge of current and future technology. If you wantto work for an organisation that has no pre-defined boundaries and the ability for you to shape and develop your own role then these opportunities could be for you.

As one of the highest profile Microsoft partners they deliver business change and digital transformation through the adoption of Microsoft technology and as part of their 2020 growth plans, they now require experienced Engagement Manager / Project Manager's who can lead client centric digital change engagements as part of their business consulting, digital transformation, new age enterprise productivity or next generation Digital Workplace solutions.

Working in the large enterprise space across multiple verticals, their client engagements sit across the range of Microsoft Transformation (platforms, applications and services) including Public and Private sectors (Local and Central Government, Health, Defense, Finance etc) They also provide a fantastic new age working environment, flexible remote delivery and a culture that breeds success!

Positioned within consulting and digital change these roles include a blend of engagement, project and change management working with the customer to lead the project team and understand the technology transition and business effect.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a strategy of delivery including continuous risk and issue identification and management that enables proactive decisions and actions throughout the project life cycle
• Deliver complex engagements within the constraints of schedule, features, functionality and cost.
• Manage the work that must be done in order to deliver an integrated solution usually composed of solutions, services, or a formalised solution offering
• Create an environment to support issue and risk management where the project team has visible, measurable, and repeatable processes for managing these issues and risks
• Executes established policies and procedures for the project, e.g. quality assurance, team reference guide, communication plan, and setting up the environment
• Manages resources, customer resources and materials used to complete tasks in a project
• Maintains the MMP / Master Project Plan, MPS / Master Project Schedule and deliverables
• Stays current and involved in collecting conditions of the project relative to resources (people and cost), schedule (time), and features (the solution and its quality) as specified by the established project protocol. In addition, performs the process of comparing actual performance with planned performance, analyse variances, evaluate possible alternatives and take appropriate corrective action (control) as specified by the established project protocol
• Collects, reviews and publishes project status with regard to resources (people and cost), schedule (time), stakeholder management, and features (the solution and its quality) that influence project performance and completion
• Follows the principles of a recognised methodology in project delivery

 EXPERIENCE

• You should have previous consultancy experience
• Experience managing Microsoft O365 based transformation programmes
• Preferably experience or exposure to structured process (PRINCE2, PMI, APMP, SCRUM etc) and development (e.g. Waterfall, SSASM, Lean, Agile, DSDM, SDLC etc) methodologies
• Experience / exposure to change management in terms of process and organisation
• Essential to demonstrate management of multiple projects concurrently
• Professional Services experience
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Workshop facilitation
• Demonstrable negotiation skills
• A “can do“ attitude

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

My Client is dedicated to keeping you at the forefront of technology, working on some of the most prestigious clients out there whilst also remaining a relaxed, accomodating and family orientated environment. Flexible working hours, serious investment in your career pathway and certifications and an unparralelled progression opportunity in a rapdily growing partner. 

Programme Lead - Microsoft Cloud Transformation

To £85k + Car allowance + Bonus

Simply put our client are leaders in digital transformation.

An enterprise consulting business and a high-profile partner to Microsoft, they help clients realise business potential through the adoption and use of Microsoft Cloud and Mobile technology. 

With a new age culture, they sit at the leading edge of current and future technology. If you wantto work for an organisation that has no pre-defined boundaries and the ability for you to shape and develop your own role then these opportunities could be for you.

As one of the highest profile Microsoft partners they deliver business change and digital transformation through the adoption of Microsoft technology and as part of their 2020 growth plans, they now require experienced Engagement Manager / Project Manager's who can lead client centric digital change engagements as part of their business consulting, digital transformation, new age enterprise productivity or next generation Digital Workplace solutions.

Working in the large enterprise space across multiple verticals, their client engagements sit across the range of Microsoft Transformation (platforms, applications and services) including Public and Private sectors (Local and Central Government, Health, Defense, Finance etc) They also provide a fantastic new age working environment, flexible remote delivery and a culture that breeds success!

Positioned within consulting and digital change these roles include a blend of engagement, project and change management working with the customer to lead the project team and understand the technology transition and business effect.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a strategy of delivery including continuous risk and issue identification and management that enables proactive decisions and actions throughout the project life cycle
• Deliver complex engagements within the constraints of schedule, features, functionality and cost.
• Manage the work that must be done in order to deliver an integrated solution usually composed of solutions, services, or a formalised solution offering
• Create an environment to support issue and risk management where the project team has visible, measurable, and repeatable processes for managing these issues and risks
• Executes established policies and procedures for the project, e.g. quality assurance, team reference guide, communication plan, and setting up the environment
• Manages resources, customer resources and materials used to complete tasks in a project
• Maintains the MMP / Master Project Plan, MPS / Master Project Schedule and deliverables
• Stays current and involved in collecting conditions of the project relative to resources (people and cost), schedule (time), and features (the solution and its quality) as specified by the established project protocol. In addition, performs the process of comparing actual performance with planned performance, analyse variances, evaluate possible alternatives and take appropriate corrective action (control) as specified by the established project protocol
• Collects, reviews and publishes project status with regard to resources (people and cost), schedule (time), stakeholder management, and features (the solution and its quality) that influence project performance and completion
• Follows the principles of a recognised methodology in project delivery

 EXPERIENCE

• You should have previous consultancy experience
• Experience managing Microsoft O365 based transformation programmes
• Preferably experience or exposure to structured process (PRINCE2, PMI, APMP, SCRUM etc) and development (e.g. Waterfall, SSASM, Lean, Agile, DSDM, SDLC etc) methodologies
• Experience / exposure to change management in terms of process and organisation
• Essential to demonstrate management of multiple projects concurrently
• Professional Services experience
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Workshop facilitation
• Demonstrable negotiation skills
• A “can do“ attitude

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

My Client is dedicated to keeping you at the forefront of technology, working on some of the most prestigious clients out there whilst also remaining a relaxed, accomodating and family orientated environment. Flexible working hours, serious investment in your career pathway and certifications and an unparralelled progression opportunity in a rapdily growing partner. 

A Head of Service Delivery is required to join the IT function of a purpose-built Student Accommodation Provider. Managing a team of one internal report, as well as the relationship with their external service provider you’ll be responsible for the operation of their IT Infrastructure Services. The role is a key part of their IT Leadership Team, and you’ll need to develop, implement and manage their IT Infrastructure Strategy in line with wider goals and objectives of the team itself. You’ll be a key player in managing exposure to cyber-security risks, both as it applies to their support office and their on-site technology.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership of the IT Service Delivery team (combination of internal resource and key external service providers) and supervise team members in a fashion that supports the company’s culture, mission and values.
• Own the delivery of IT infrastructure (desktops / mobiles / email & collaboration tools / data storage / network infrastructure / infrastructure supporting on-site technology) for circa 600 users.
• Maintain relationships with key service providers, ensuring an effective balance of cost, control, function, technology, user agility and effective support.
• Regularly review the performance of service partners and manage any necessary tenders to implementation approved recommended changes.
• Ensure appropriate contracts are in place with all service providers and ensure that all work is conducted within a clear framework.
• Establish and maintain a market level data security program and partner with company compliance departments to meet regulatory data compliance requirements.
• Own IT Disaster Recovery and ensure regular testing is conducted with all external service partners.
• Minimise the risk of service failure and its impact on the business by regularly reviewing risk to IT Infrastructure and ensuring appropriate contingencies exist.
• Remain up to date with emerging cyber security risk and manage all IT infrastructure risk mitigation
• Working with the IT Director and other members of the IT leadership team, develop department level business plans / budgets and control IT expenditure consistent with these budgets.
• Research, evaluate and make recommendations on new and innovative technologies that may enhance business value, create efficiencies for the company or create a competitive market advantage.
• Identify and address gaps in service delivery processes (as defined by the ITIL standards).

Knowledge & Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation (essential) or ITIL Manager / Practitioner (desirable)
• Formal tender management processes
• Microsoft Licensing & Microsoft Office 365 Services
• Virtual desktop / terminal servers deployment
• Mobile Device Management deployment
• Awareness of PRINCE2 Project Management

A Head of Service Delivery is required to join the IT function of a purpose-built Student Accommodation Provider. Managing a team of one internal report, as well as the relationship with their external service provider you’ll be responsible for the operation of their IT Infrastructure Services. The role is a key part of their IT Leadership Team, and you’ll need to develop, implement and manage their IT Infrastructure Strategy in line with wider goals and objectives of the team itself. You’ll be a key player in managing exposure to cyber-security risks, both as it applies to their support office and their on-site technology.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership of the IT Service Delivery team (combination of internal resource and key external service providers) and supervise team members in a fashion that supports the company’s culture, mission and values.
• Own the delivery of IT infrastructure (desktops / mobiles / email & collaboration tools / data storage / network infrastructure / infrastructure supporting on-site technology) for circa 600 users.
• Maintain relationships with key service providers, ensuring an effective balance of cost, control, function, technology, user agility and effective support.
• Regularly review the performance of service partners and manage any necessary tenders to implementation approved recommended changes.
• Ensure appropriate contracts are in place with all service providers and ensure that all work is conducted within a clear framework.
• Establish and maintain a market level data security program and partner with company compliance departments to meet regulatory data compliance requirements.
• Own IT Disaster Recovery and ensure regular testing is conducted with all external service partners.
• Minimise the risk of service failure and its impact on the business by regularly reviewing risk to IT Infrastructure and ensuring appropriate contingencies exist.
• Remain up to date with emerging cyber security risk and manage all IT infrastructure risk mitigation
• Working with the IT Director and other members of the IT leadership team, develop department level business plans / budgets and control IT expenditure consistent with these budgets.
• Research, evaluate and make recommendations on new and innovative technologies that may enhance business value, create efficiencies for the company or create a competitive market advantage.
• Identify and address gaps in service delivery processes (as defined by the ITIL standards).

Knowledge & Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation (essential) or ITIL Manager / Practitioner (desirable)
• Formal tender management processes
• Microsoft Licensing & Microsoft Office 365 Services
• Virtual desktop / terminal servers deployment
• Mobile Device Management deployment
• Awareness of PRINCE2 Project Management