[Hiring] Senior Program Manager @Kainos

Role Description

As a Principal Delivery Manager, you will be accountable for leading the successful and efficient delivery of digital transformation programmes across Kainos’s Public Sector client group portfolio.

• Manage and strengthen delivery across multiple engagements.
• Ensure clear governance and effective collaboration.
• Focus on achieving outcomes that meet client needs.
• Drive account growth by identifying new opportunities and building relationships with Director and CxO-level stakeholders.
• Shape proposals that reflect evolving client priorities.
• Take ownership of the demand for staff across your engagements.
• Work closely with BU Operations to manage delivery capacity and resourcing decisions.
• Support and empower Kainos teams to help individuals perform, learn, and grow.
• May take on wider management responsibilities within the Public business and broader Delivery capability as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme management within the Public Sector, preferably central government.
• Proven experience planning, coordinating and managing complex programmes across multiple teams and suppliers, circa 50+ staff.
• Experience in leading bespoke software delivery.
• Experience in using agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering complex £10m+ per annum programmes on time and within budget.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and achieving measurable outcomes for end users.
• Proven experience in a client-facing environment, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders at Director and/or CxO-level.
• Strong experience in managing and leading programme teams including line management responsibility.
• Strong experience supporting business development and account growth.
• Experience leading or contributing to bid responses for Public Sector procurements.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound understanding of project dynamics.
• Experience of establishing and adhering to robust project governance and technical quality standards.
• Broad technology experience and awareness of current technology trends.
• Strong ability to make reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Personal attributes: personable, credible, and effective communicator.
• Highly flexible, including a willingness to work away from home base.

Requirements

• Delivery leadership: Ownership of complex programme delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assurance and governance: Establish and maintain effective governance structures.
• Commercial management: Meet or exceed profitability targets, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Account growth: Identify and develop new opportunities within the Public accounts.
• Innovation: Lead and implement process efficiencies and encourage innovation in technology and process.
• People management: Lead, motivate, and empower individuals within the Delivery capability.

Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Supportive talent acquisition team for accommodations or adjustments during recruitment.