Infrastructure Programme Manager
Job Location:
Southampton - UK
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Job Summary
Were Kingfisher A team made up of over 74000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q Screwfix Brico Depot Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
We are looking for an Infrastructure Programme Manager to join us to take accountability for managing one or more technology programmes (programme budgets ranging from 100k-6m) and leading a team of Project Managers. This role will specificallybemanaging programmes with an end-user computingand core data centres focus where you willbe responsible forscopingbuildingand delivering programme plansandliaising with key teams and stakeholders across Group Technology and the widerbusinessto effectively manage new project demand and priority changes.
This role will be based out of our B&Q office just outside Southampton with anexpectation of 12 days a month in the office. Travel to otherlocations (across the UK and Europe) may beneededdepending on project requirements.
Building andmaintainingprogramme and resource plan(s).
Accountable for the clarity of project scope and accuracy of resource & budget estimations.
Ensuring that effective programme governance is in place and progress is tracked and accurately reported.
Responsible for ensuring that programme risks are fully mitigated by implementing maintaining and supporting risk management plans. Acting as the escalation point for any project/programme risks and issues.
Managing key stakeholders through effective communication identifying key issues and providing actionable insights to enable effective decision-making.
Managing the programmes budget with clear and accurate forecasting.
Managing developing & mentoring team members.
Demonstrable experience of leading complex infrastructure programmes (ideally with direct experience leading end-user computing/data centres projects/programmes).
Experience working to recognised project/programme management methodologies.
A broad technical background with the ability to navigate diverse technology challenges.
Experience with risk and issue management.
Well-developed understanding of financial management processes and cycles including forecasting capitalisation budgeting etc.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage connect and influence at all levels of the organisation.
Ability to build lead and motivate a diverse team of IT professionals in a matrix resource model.
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.
We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if youdontmeet 100% of the requirements.
What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas support experimentation and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisherhere.
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from allwalks of life- and so do to ensuring all colleagues future colleagues and applicants are treated equally regardless of age gender marital or civil partnership status ethnicity culture religion belief political opinion disability gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation.
Interested Great apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 1,360 stores in nine countries across Europe. We operate under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, Tradepoint and Koçtaş, supported by a team of 77,000 colleagues
