Programme Manager - Software Development
Posted 6 hours 50 minutes ago by Ascent People Ltd
Programme Manager - Software Development Location: East Midlands
Industry: IT
Salary: £75000 - £90000 per annum + Pension, 25 days, hybrid
Posted: 29/08/2025
Description
Programme Manager (hands on) - Cloud Software Development - Up to 90K
Are you ready to lead the future of cloud software delivery?
I'm partnering with an industry-leading global software house who are revolutionising cloud-based solutions worldwide. This isn't just another Programme Manager role - this is your chance to orchestrate technical excellence across 6 distinct product streams while shaping the development practices of a truly innovative organisation.
THE ROLE BREAKDOWN
Location: Derby (Perfect work-life balance with 2 days office, 3 days WFH)
Package: Up to £90,000 (plus excellent benefits)
Company: Established global software house with cutting-edge cloud focus
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
This is a hands-on leadership position - not a typical PM role where you're buried in spreadsheets!
You'll be:
Leading 6 concurrent product streams (complexity that will challenge and excite you)
Staying technically involved in decision-making and problem-solving
Working with cutting-edge cloud tech (AWS/Microsoft frameworks)
Building and optimizing distributed team workflows
Driving agile transformation at enterprise scale
This is perfect for someone who wants to be a strategic leader while keeping their hands dirty with the technical details!
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR
Must-Haves (Non-Negotiables):
8+ years of program management in software development
Strong technical background with actual programming experience
Cloud platform expertise (AWS/Microsoft - not just theoretical knowledge)
Agile scaling experience across multiple teams/products
Virtual team management proven track record
Process optimisation skills - you can spot inefficiencies and fix them
Stakeholder management at senior levels
Nice-to-Haves (But Highly Valued):
Experience in global software organizations
DevOps/CI/CD background
Microservices architecture knowledge
Track record managing 5+ concurrent streams
THE PACKAGE & PERKS
Salary: Up to £90,000 (genuinely competitive for the market)
Flexibility: 3 days WFH, 2 days in the modern Derby office
Impact: Shape development practices across a global organisation
Tech Stack: Work with the latest cloud technologies - .Net Core, AWS
Culture: Collaborative, innovative, forward-thinking team
Growth: Opportunity to influence technical direction at scale
This client has a reputation for:
Promoting from within
Supporting professional development
Embracing modern working practices
Investing in the latest technologies
IS THIS YOU?
You might be perfect for this if you:
Currently managing complex software programs, but want more technical involvement
Leading multiple product streams but seeking global scale
Working in program management, but miss the hands-on technical aspects
Looking to step up from Project Manager to Program Manager level
Want to work for a company that truly values both technical and leadership skills
You're probably NOT right if you:
Prefer single-project focus over multi-stream complexity
Want pure people management without technical involvement
Are you looking for a traditional "waterfall" PM environment
Don't have hands-on experience with cloud platforms
My client is committed to diversity and inclusion - all qualified candidates will receive equal consideration regardless of background. No sponsorship on offer.
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