The Opportunity
- As the Senior Programme Manager, you will ensure ADG’s international expansion is underpinned by a robust, compliant, and commercially agile delivery infrastructure. You will navigate the complexities of multi-jurisdictional projects while overseeing global resource allocation to maintain operational excellence across diverse markets.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management
- Establish and lead various projects to deliver quality results within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate interdependencies and integration points across the project portfolio.
- Monitor work efforts and resource allocation, escalating risks to timelines proactively.
- Track major milestones and adjust resource plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Take full accountability for the execution of project plans and team assignments.
- Manage the transition of projects from Sales to Delivery and from completion to operation.
Programme Governance & Risk
- Define governance structures with customers and providers for total programme visibility.
- Report detailed status, risks, and dependencies to all key stakeholders.
- Mitigate risks and implement escalation protocols to protect project timelines.
- Control change processes to ensure all scope modifications are approved in advance.
- Prioritize resources and optimize performance to maximize overall ROI.
- Drive timely leadership actions and decision-making across organizational levels.
Problem Solving & Complexity Management
- Diagnose complex, cross-functional roadblocks across international jurisdictions and deploy rapid, data-driven solutions to keep programmes on track.
- Break down vague, complex challenges into actionable resolution strategies with distinct accountability and quantifiable results.
- Mediate and resolve critical escalations, technical trade-offs, and conflicting priorities between internal teams, global OEMs, and clients.
- Anticipate systemic delivery bottlenecks and design preventative strategies rather than relying on reactive fixes.
Vendor & Financial Management
- Manage OEM and partner relationships to ensure quality and adherence to project parameters.
- Enforce accountability for scope and schedule while resolving partner satisfaction issues.
- Oversee commercial management by monitoring budget burn rates and work completion.
- Verify milestone achievement to authorize and coordinate payment schedules.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Align delivery with global OEMs and Partners to ensure technical and milestone success.
- Manage expectations and build strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
- Lead and mentor project teams to achieve goals and uphold responsibilities.
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge transfer through structured development.
- Implement change management and maintain clear communication within teams.
- Direct resource performance to strictly align with project scope and deliverables.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology from a top-tier global institution. PMP, Prince2, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
- Service Delivery Management (ITIL)
- People Change Management
- Experience in Agile Project Management Methodology
- Systems Analysis & Design experience
- Project experience in complex technology global transformation programmes
- Proven ability to handle unexpected challenges, analyze tough situations, and make smart decisions under pressure.
- Experience in implementing Cloud solutions
What We Offer
- A leadership role with significant influence over the global trajectory and structural integrity of an award-winning firm.
- The chance to be part of a global delivery function during a phase of rapid international expansion.
- High-impact engagement with a portfolio of Tier-1 enterprise customers across the EMEA digital economy.