IT Programme Manager
CPS Group (UK) Limited
Remote-friendly
Hybrid Working | South Wales | Up to £75,000
CPS Group are supporting a major infrastructure organisation in the search for an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead a large-scale Risk & Compliance technology programme.
This is a high-impact opportunity to manage and deliver a multi-year portfolio of cyber security, risk and technology change initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving delivery across a broad range of IT and security projects, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and external suppliers.
The Role
You'll be responsible for overseeing a strategic programme of technology and cyber security projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
Working within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment, you'll manage multiple concurrent workstreams, provide governance and reporting at executive level, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver critical business outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing a large-scale IT Risk & Compliance programme
Delivering projects across cyber security and enterprise technology
Leading programme planning, scheduling and governance activities
Managing budgets, forecasts, risks and dependencies
Coordinating internal teams, suppliers and third-party partners
Driving stakeholder engagement across technical and business functions
Supporting service transition and operational readiness
Coaching and mentoring Project Managers within the wider team
Providing clear reporting and updates to senior leadership and programme boards
About You
We're looking for a confident and experienced Programme Manager with strong delivery capability and excellent stakeholder management skills.
You'll ideally bring:
Proven experience managing complex IT programmes and project portfolios
Previous experience delivering technology solutions within highly regulated or utility-style environments
Strong knowledge of programme governance and delivery frameworks
Experience working in outsourced or multi-supplier environments
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong commercial and budget management capability
Experience using tools such as MS Project, DevOps, Jira and Planner
Ability to operate effectively across strategic, operational and tactical levels
Required Qualifications
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent)
MSP certification highly desirable
ITIL knowledge or certification advantageous
Additional Information
Hybrid working model
South Wales based
Opportunity to lead a high-profile, business-critical programme
Multi-million-pound programme environment
Leadership responsibility for Project Managers and supplier resources
If you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group
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