About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Project/Programme Manager to work for our global systems integrator client. This is initially a 6 month contract with potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in either Telford or Worthing.
Our client is seeking a Senior Project/Programme Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex IT and technology projects and programmes for our public sector and other clients. You will be responsible for managing high-visibility deliveries across the full project lifecycle, from initiation to end-to-end delivery, enring successful outcomes in dynamic, multi-supplier and matrix environments.
You will provide strong leadership to multi-discipline and multi-supplier teams, foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, and engage with senior stakeholders to deliver value and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of large and complex IT/technology projects and programmes across the full project lifecycle (end-to-end), ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality, time, and budget.
- Provide strong leadership to multi-discipline and multi-supplier teams, motivating and guiding them to achieve high performance in matrix environments.
- Develop and maintain project/programme schedules, establish delivery rhythms, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively remove blockers.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful delivery
- Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency through agile delivery practices and lessons learned.
- Manage projects/programmes in line with budget(s), ensuring accurate forecasting, value delivery, and effective change control.
- Demonstrate commercial acumen, including developing commercial proposals and working with various contract types (e.g., Time & Materials, fixed price).
- Provide clear reporting and data to support communication with senior stakeholders and support decision-making.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards appropriate to their stage and are completed on time.
- Foster a productive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.
About You- Proven experience leading large, complex SAP ERP IT delivery portfolios or programmes
- Proven experience delivering IT/technology projects and programmes at a senior level, ideally within large and complex environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex projects/programmes across the full project lifecycle and end-to-end delivery
- Strong understanding of agile delivery practices, project/programme lifecycle management, and experience working in matrix and multi-supplier team environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership in motivating and guiding multi-discipline and multi-supplier teams to achieve high performance.
- Experience managing projects/programmes in line with budget(s), ensuring accurate forecasting, value delivery, and effective change control.
- Demonstrate financial acumen, including P&L accountability and budget management.
- Proven ability to identify, assess, and proactively manage project and programme risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Exceptional planning skills, with a proven ability to develop robust project and programme plans that align with organisational objectives and ensure successful delivery.
- Eligible for SC Clearance
About UsFDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Why join us
- Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
- Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
- Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
- Annual leave and work-place pension
