Infrastructure Programme Manager

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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 specifically be managing programmes with an end-user computing and core data centres focus, where you will be responsible for scoping, building and delivering programme plans and liaising with key teams and stakeholders across Group Technology and the wider business to effectively manage new project demand and priority changes.

This role will be based out of our B&Q office just outside Southampton, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Travel to other locations (across the UK and Europe) may be needed depending on project requirements.

• Building and maintaining programme 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 programme’s 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.

• Private Health Care: opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA, join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (Subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
• Kingfisher Pension Scheme: immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
• 25 Days Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
• Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
• Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member.
• Bonus:
  Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
• Kingfisher Share Save:
  Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.

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