Programme Manager

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the role:

• As Programme Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a programme of Data related integration and transformation change projects
• You will work closely with the Data Programmes Technical Lead to ensure the programme delivery is aligned to company standards, solutions architecture and data management framework.
• You will ensure programme delivery proceeds in alignment with agreed project management processes, governance and reporting structures, is delivered to a high standard, on time and within agreed budgets.

• The Programme Manager plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, driving development, ensuring successful delivery, and efficient management of the programme. They will work closely with the teams involved, prioritising and coordinating project resources dedicated to the various initiatives within the IS programme.

Requirements

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

• You will have experience in delivering data related projects and programmes.
• Experience and exposure to the following data discipline areas is preferred and important

Data warehousing /ETL / modelling (in particular azure platform)

Digital delivery (Microsoft power platform)

Data science, analytics (power bi / python biased)

Data governance frameworks and delivery

• Substantial experience of managing multiple projects as part of a larger technology enabled business programme.
• Experience of managing large technology teams in a cross functional organisation.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the programme objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with IS and business strategy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and “sell” the programme goals and objectives to the stakeholders and to technical leadership.
• Strong business acumen, including industry and domain-specific knowledge of the organisation and its business units. Familiarity with industry trends and innovation, and how other organisations are using them to drive digital business.
• Conflict resolution, influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources.
• Strong project planning and execution skills.
• Ability to develop projects and deliver them against financial and resource constraints.
• Proven track record with the use of reporting tools to monitor programme activities and analyse programme performance.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles including Waterfall and Agile.
• Qualifications in one of the following project delivery methodology or frameworks and experience of others, such as:

PMI standards, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…..

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement.  If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience.  We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.