Senior IT Programme Manager

Vacancy Details

This is a Full Time/Flexible Working, Fixed Term Contract vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Are you a Senior IT Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager with successful programme and project delivery experience looking for your next challenge?

At Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior IT Programme Manager to join our Wates Property Services Team. You will manage the delivery of a portfolio of change programmes and projects, ensuring alignment across Group IT and WPS Functions. The role is based between Liverpool and London on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of IT programmes and projects, including shaping, guiding in inception stages, and responding to a dynamic pipeline.
• Utilise artefacts such as Microsoft Project plans, RAID Logs, etc., to understand project details and provide guidance to project managers.
• Collaborate with Business Unit, Function, and Client representatives to develop project briefs and initiation documentation, and monitor programme progress.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional project and change management using recognised methods and tools.
• Provide financial and KPI reporting related to portfolio progress.
• Ensure governance compliance for all IT programmes and projects.

About You You are

• An experienced Senior Project/Programme Manager with a proven record of delivering multiple projects or managing programmes within medium-sized or larger organisations.
• Successful in management and control, utilising recognised methodologies and ensuring best practices.
• A highly effective communicator, capable of engaging and translating information at all levels, including Board members.
• Seeking new challenges with development opportunities and exposure to C-Suite executives?

Note: This position requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

About Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, founded over 125 years ago. We are driven by our purpose: 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive places with our customers, partners, and communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Offering opportunities and fostering relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People employer and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and non-discriminatory, including for those with an offending background.

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards
• Winner - 2022 Construction News Awards
• Gold Award - Investors in People 2022
• Gold Award - Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
• Top 50 Employers for Women 2022