Strategic Programme Director IRC286607

Description

Join a leadership team built for success.

Are you ready to lead digital transformation at scale? As a Senior Programme Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our delivery excellence in the UK. Operating within GlobalLogic’s innovative leadership framework, you’ll partner closely with a Client Lead and Offshore Engineering heads to ensure every project is a masterpiece of precision and quality.

The Role at a Glance:

• Act as the primary advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating high-level vision into tangible outcomes.
• Orchestrate distributed teams to deliver world-class AI products and platforms.
• Build the trust and technical credibility that turns projects into long-term partnerships.
  
  
  

Requirements

Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the entire lifecycle from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with GlobalLogic’s Delivery Framework and the client’s governance processes.
• Engage in the full pre-sales cycle, preparing client proposals and defining Statements of Work (SOW) that are technically viable and commercially sound.

Lead by example, fostering a supportive and learning culture for other Project and Programme Managers within the organization.

Job responsibilities

What You Bring to the Role

• Deep experience in Digital Engineering or IT Consulting, specifically within high-scale, global delivery models.
• A track record of delivering complex client programmes with annual revenues of £5M+.
• Ability to command the “big picture” while maintaining the focus to dive into details, ensuring you are a credible, trusted advisor to C-suite executives.
• Extensive experience in global, multi-country stakeholder management, leading distributed teams in excess of 100+ people.
• High-level fluency in Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and the SDLC. You can supervise delivery and interrogate architectural decisions without needing to be the hands-on Technical Lead.
• Extensive experience overseeing high-stakes digital transformations, including challenging incumbent vendor transitions and Organizational Change Management (OCM).
• An expert in global coordination and governance, with deep experience in financial rigour, resource optimization, and proactive risk management.

An expert in modern delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile (SAFe).

A collaborative leader with the communication skills to influence both internal engineering pods and external client stakeholders.

A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and driving referenceable delivery outcomes.

Academic Foundation: A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work.

GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.