IT Programme Manager

We are looking for an IT Programme Manager to join us here at Cadent on an initial 12 month contract (potential to be extended), you'll play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-value programmes that are central to our Technology Roadmap and strategic transformation agenda. Reporting into the Transformation and Programme Director, you'll sit at the heart of the Securing Operations programme, ensuring initiatives are aligned to Cadent's long-term vision, priorities and regulatory commitments.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll oversee multiple projects, and guide delivery standards.. You'll balance strategic oversight with hands-on governance, helping Cadent drive efficiencies, embrace innovation and deliver change at pace in a fast-moving technology landscape.
Why you'll love this role
- Strategic Portfolio Ownership - Lead key projects that underpin Cadent's transformation and organisational change agenda.
- Leadership - You will be a key leader within a larger programme of work, driving change and coaching people as needed to support delivery
- End-to-End Delivery Oversight - Own planning, financial control, governance, risk management and reporting across multiple complex projects.
- Senior Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with Directors, senior leaders and key suppliers, acting as a trusted delivery partner.
- Continuous Improvement Focus - Embed best practice, champion innovation and drive maturity in programme management frameworks and governance.
- Varied & Collaborative Environment - Partner with architecture, engineering, procurement, regulation and assurance teams to deliver shared outcomes.
What you'll bring:

You're an experienced programme manager who thrives in complex environments and can move confidently between strategic direction and delivery detail.

Programme & Delivery Expertise
- Strong experience leading complex projects, programmes or portfolios, ideally within technology-led transformation and Cybersecurity.
- Strong capability across planning, governance, risk management, reporting and financial control.

Leadership & Influence
- Proven ability to coach and mentor people.
- Comfortable engaging with senior leaders, directors and external suppliers.

Change & Transformation Mindset
- Experience driving change in dynamic and demanding environments.
- Ability to balance delivery discipline with flexibility and pace., Degree or professional programme management qualification (MSP, PRINCE2, PMP) - highly desirable.
- Around 5+ years' project or programme management experience.
- Experience of cyber or engineering-led programmes is advantageous.

Ready to lead transformation at scale?

If you're passionate about programme leadership, digital transformation and delivering meaningful change, this role offers the opportunity to shape some of Cadent's most important initiatives., Disability Confident
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