Programme Manager / 6 month contract / Day rate negotiable / HybridIs this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.We have exciting opportunity for an immediately available Programme Manager to join us on an initial 6 month contract with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading office 1-2 days per week with some occasional ad-hoc travel to Dublin and other locations which will be fully expensed.Role Overview:We are seeking a skilled Programme Manager to lead the delivery of one or more technical workstreams as part of our global EPOS transformation programme. This role will focus on managing the end-to-end delivery of technical components, which could include several of the following deliverables:- core EPOS applications, integrations, hardware rollout, and vendor solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.The ideal candidate will have strong technical project / delivery management experience in the retail sector, with EPOS implementations, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-vendor environment. This is not a business project management or change management role. The programme manager will be required to Roll their Sleeves Up and pitch in with a variety of tasks to ensure successful delivery of the overall workstream. They will work as part of a programme team, supporting the lead project manager deliver a core workstream within the overall EPOS Replacement Programme.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full project lifecycle for assigned technical workstreams, from initiation through to go-live and handoverDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgetsIdentify, track, and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID)Lead cross-functional project delivery teams, including internal technical resources, vendors, and third partiesWork closely with business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business requirementsBuild strong relationships with the supporting technical delivery teams:-Architecture, Security, Infrastructure / Networks / Cloud, Product / Business Analysis, Testing / Environments, Application Development, Data Migration and Store Roll Out.Coordinate requirements capture, technical design, build, testing, and deployment activities across workstreamsMonitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to the Technical Works Stream Lead and key stakeholdersEnsure compliance with governance standards, change control processes, and quality assuranceSupport supplier and contract management activities, including managing deliverables and ensuring alignment to scopeFacilitate technical workshops, stand-ups, and steering meetings as requiredDrive continuous improvement in delivery practices and project outcomesEnsure project administration is kept up to date in line with the governance delivery framework, which is based around a Prince2 delivery framework.Skills & Experience Required:Proven experience as a Senior Technical Project/Delivery Manager delivering technology projects in the retail sector, ideally EPOS or in-store systemsStrong project management expertise, including planning, tracking, reporting, budgeting, and risk managementExperience managing cross-functional technical teams, vendors, and third-party partnersStrong understanding of infrastructure, systems integration, networks, and store technology landscapesFamiliarity with software development lifecycles, hardware deployments, and UAT processesExcellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to work effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment.Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and delivery-focused mindsetPlease note, to be considered for this role we can only accept candidates who are happy to work through an umbrella company, this is non-negotiable.If the above is of interest to you then please apply and we can discuss the next steps in detail.
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Program Manager