Program Manager Job Opportunity
You will lead the delivery of multiple concurrent IT and transformation projects. You will oversee a portfolio of technical projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.
This role requires technical leadership, program governance, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver scalable, compliant, and innovative IT solutions.
- Lead and manage a portfolio of concurrent IT projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed scope and quality standards.
- Oversee and mentor a team of Business Analysts and Technical Analysts, fostering collaboration and delivery excellence.
- Drive vendor management, including selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance oversight.
- Partner with stakeholders to define, prioritise, and deliver business and technical initiatives that align with client strategy.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking across the program portfolio.
- Oversee service delivery, testing, and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture and security standards.
- Coordinate project handover to BAU operations and support teams, ensuring seamless transition and continuity.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, including product upgrades, innovation pipelines, and system enhancements.
- Implement governance frameworks to manage dependencies, risks, and change control across all projects.
- Continuously review and improve delivery processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Project or Program Management, delivering complex, multi-stream initiatives.
- Proven experience managing 5+ simultaneous IT projects across Finance, HR, or Corporate Functions domains.
- Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT systems integration, and enterprise architecture principles.
- Prior budget ownership and financial management experience.
- Skilled in requirements gathering, analysis, and solution design.
- Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors, system integrators, and hybrid delivery teams.
- Experience in QA, information security, and governance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Innovative mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
- Background in Finance IT, ERP systems, or corporate function platforms.
- Experience in regulatory, risk, or compliance-driven IT environments.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.