Senior Programme Manager

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.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Accelera Digital Group on jobs.deel.com to apply

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