Programme Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Programme Manager to lead a major multi‑national transformation of our Property operating model — covering policy, people, process and technology. It’s a big, complex programme with lots of moving parts, so you’ll need to be comfortable navigating large organisations, working with senior stakeholders, and bringing clarity where it’s needed most.

You don’t need a Property background, but you do need to have delivered operating model change and system replacement at scale. Experience with Enterprise Asset or Field Management systems is a bonus.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

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You will be responsible for

• Leading programme delivery — bringing together Data, Process, Tech, Change and Business SMEs to build and manage a clear, end‑to‑end programme plan for design and implementation (including external software vendors).
• Engaging stakeholders — ensuring alignment, unblocking progress and keeping everyone focused on outcomes.
• Owning programme outcomes — delivering against the business case and managing trade‑offs across interconnected workstreams.
• Running workshops — supporting planning, surfacing risks and resolving issues collaboratively.
• Managing the programme plan — tracking milestones, reporting progress and keeping governance forums informed.
• Handling risks and interdependencies — escalating issues early and securing clear decisions from senior stakeholders.
• Managing budgets and benefits — forecasting, reporting and ensuring value delivery.
• Maintaining documentation — including RAID logs, plans and progress updates.
• Supporting business case development — preparing papers for Investment Committee.
• Reporting to senior leaders — providing clear, concise updates and highlighting decisions needed whilst acting with integrity.

You will need

• Operating model programme management experience from inception through to outcome delivery — including system replacement.
• Experience in large, complex organisations — navigating multiple layers and stakeholder groups.
• Budgeting and planning expertise — with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and influence — able to bring teams together and drive progress.
• Property experience is helpful but not essential.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset or Field Management systems is a bonus.

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