Technology Programme Manager

UCAS – Technology Programme Manager

Location: Cheltenham/Hybrid (1-2 days in the office)

Salary: £65k + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Infrastructure focused Project Manager with the ability to manage and deliver large-scale, technically complex programmes? UCAS is seeking a Programme Manager to lead multiple technical workstreams that drive forward their digital first business objectives.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and complete multiple large and complex technical streams of work to achieve a common goal and business objectives
• Facilitate the writing of business cases, including helping to define objectives and scope to secure the required operational and financial resources to prevent conflicts or delays
• Coordinate and supervise the duties of one or more project managers to ensure quality of service
• Coach and develop team members where appropriate
• Work with project managers, senior and executive management, and cross-functional teams to plan schedules, budgets, goals.
• Coordinate multiple teams across different professional disciplines to create programme timelines and milestones

Basic information Business unit: Digital Services

What We’re Looking For:

• With a strong background in Infrastructure and Cloud project management, you will be managing complex technical programmes, experience in networks or cloud infrastructure is essential.
• Some understanding or experience of software development, engineering or data science, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
• A proven ability to apply and adapt various project management methodologies – formal qualification such as PRINCE2 is desirable.
• Extensive experience of working within Agile/Scrum environments, alongside familiarity with more traditional delivery models.
• Strong supplier and budget management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders up to Director level.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the drive to overcome challenges and achieve results.

Why Join UCAS?
At UCAS, your work will support millions of students making life-changing decisions. Join us and be part of a team that’s delivering innovative, impactful solutions across education and technology.

Benefits Package-

• 30 days annual leave (plus 3 concessionary days over Christmas and your bank holidays!)
• Flexibility – UCAS positively supports Hybrid working for its employees, meaning you can work between home and the office in a way that suits you and the business and also has a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy
• A generous pension scheme
• Hundreds of high street discounts and offers with Perkbox
• Internal training and development
• Subsidised gym and café
• Be rewarded for going above and beyond with our ex-gratia bonus scheme and Celebrating U, our quarterly employee recognition scheme
• Dedicated volunteer employee networks promoting wellbeing, awareness and inclusion

Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 27th May 2025

Interviews: W/C 26^th May 2025

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