As a Programme Manager, you lead multi‑team delivery of complex projects within budget and schedule, guided by a client-focused governance approach. You collaborate with the Account Director to meet productivity goals and contribute to overall success. You’ll manage risks, define ways of working, and ensure dependencies are tracked across workstreams. You build strong client and team relationships and govern third‑party vendors to realize the programme vision. This role sits within WPP Enterprise Solutions, a growth and transformation engine for top brands.
Pay / Benefits
discretionary bonus
training opportunities
competitive pension
medical insurance
life assurance
discounts with retailers
Responsibilities
Own delivery across the programme and ensure alignment with business goals
Identify and mitigate programme risks and produce reports for stakeholders
Define and implement governance and ways of working at programme start
Create and maintain programme level plans and track interdependencies
Monitor progress across workstreams and adapt plans as needed
Provide coaching and line management support to project managers
Maintain resource plans and track dates with functional leads
Manage internal and external resource requests and fulfilment
Develop client relationships and understand their vision to drive the programme
Manage third-party vendors on behalf of the client
Key requirements
Experience managing multiple teams across different workstreams (≥20 people in team management role)
Strong understanding of SDLC and release management
Proven delivery of ecommerce migration/re-platform
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Experience with multi‑vendor delivery and overseeing third parties
Budget management experience (programme budgeting and financial monitoring)
Experience in agile environments and transitioning from Waterfall to Agile
Knowledge of Scrum and Kanban frameworks
Leadership experience in managing other project managers
Strong communication and relationship management skills
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