About the Role
This position involves managing multiple, interdependent projects as a single coordinated program that aligns with strategic objectives. The role requires defining and implementing delivery governance while scaling delivery frameworks across various teams. As the program owner, you will be responsible for managing the program budget and optimizing costs effectively.
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Responsibilities
- Manage multiple, interdependent projects as a single coordinated program, aligned to strategic objectives
- Define and run delivery governance and scale delivery frameworks across teams
- Own program budgeting and cost optimisation
- Manage cross-program risks and dependencies proactively
- Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive stakeholders; track portfolio performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- 12-18 years of experience in project/program delivery, including large or multiple concurrent programs
- Proven experience with strategic planning, delivery governance, and portfolio management
- Strong budgeting, cost-optimisation, and risk/dependency-management skills
- Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder-management skills; PMP/PgMP preferred
