We are seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead and oversee our IT General Control Change Programme. The successful candidate will direct the overall approach of the Programme, including overseeing the Programme Management Office (PMO), managing escalations, and establishing best practices, policies, procedures, and processes that align with the programme and business objectives.
You will collaborate with multiple System Integrator (SI) partners to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on time, and within budget. You will work closely with the Programme Architect, who will focus on technical quality assurance and integrations.
Job Title:
Programme Director - ITGC Programme Location:
BL9 8RR Working rota:
Monday Friday Working hours:
40
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Programme Director - ITGC Programme, you'll be doing the following:
Plan, organise, direct, and track all major programme components, including costs, schedules, resources, and deliverables. Identify programme, workstream and project deliverables, ensuring they meet programme expectations for time, cost, and performance. Direct and oversee the PMO by defining and implementing programme, workstream and project management best practices. Implement programme/project management standards and best practices based on measurable success criteria. Establish uniform workstream and project processes and quality standards. What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are highly desirable. Extensive experience in IT/Security programme and project management. Proven track record of leading large-scale programmes (£30-£50m) with multiple projects and diverse teams. Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Experience in establishing and managing a PMO, including policy and process development. The Company:
The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.
We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.
To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested?
If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
You will collaborate with multiple System Integrator (SI) partners to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on time, and within budget. You will work closely with the Programme Architect, who will focus on technical quality assurance and integrations.
Job Title:
Programme Director - ITGC Programme Location:
BL9 8RR Working rota:
Monday Friday Working hours:
40
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Programme Director - ITGC Programme, you'll be doing the following:
Plan, organise, direct, and track all major programme components, including costs, schedules, resources, and deliverables. Identify programme, workstream and project deliverables, ensuring they meet programme expectations for time, cost, and performance. Direct and oversee the PMO by defining and implementing programme, workstream and project management best practices. Implement programme/project management standards and best practices based on measurable success criteria. Establish uniform workstream and project processes and quality standards. What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are highly desirable. Extensive experience in IT/Security programme and project management. Proven track record of leading large-scale programmes (£30-£50m) with multiple projects and diverse teams. Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Experience in establishing and managing a PMO, including policy and process development. The Company:
The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.
We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.
To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested?
If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
