Programme Manager - Bristol (Hybrid, 1-2 days/week on site) - £90,000 (2 year fixed term contract) with superb benefits *Seeking an ambitious, proactive and experienced Programme Manager to run a high profile flagship programme.* Overview: Our client are undertaking a transformative Network Programme to deliver one of the largest and most advanced Wi-Fi and digital infrastructures in their sector. The programme will modernise connectivity across over 200 locations, deploy 12,000 wireless access points, upgrade their core network to 100Gb carrier-class capacity, and implement an AI-driven management platform to support new digital services for over 300,000 devices. They are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead, coordinate, and deliver this ambitious multi-year initiative, ensuring that outcomes align with the organisation’s mission to provide world-class connectivity. Key Responsibilities • Programme Leadership o Lead the planning, governance, and execution of the Network Programme across multiple workstreams. o Act as the primary point of accountability for successful programme delivery, ensuring milestones, budget, and quality standards are met. • Stakeholder Management o Engage and manage relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisation, and senior leadership. o Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to executive sponsors and governance boards. • Technical & Delivery Oversight o Oversee deployment of 12,000 Wi-Fi access points across over 200 locations. o Coordinate upgrades to the core and edge network infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. o Support implementation of an AI-driven platform for performance optimisation and IT service delivery. • Change & Risk Management o Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and dependencies. o Drive change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and services. • Team Leadership o Manage cross-functional teams of over 70 people, including project managers, network engineers, and other technical resources. o Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Required • Proven track record of delivering large-scale IT infrastructure/network transformation programmes (£multi-million, multi-year). • Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, Wi-Fi technologies, and digital infrastructure; familiarity with AI-driven network optimisation is desirable. • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including very strong vendor and contract management. • Expertise in programme governance, financial management, and reporting within a complex organisation. • Experience in a complex multi-site environments is advantageous. • Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, ITIL) desirable. Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with the ability to align programme delivery to organisational goals. • Excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. • Resilient and adaptable leader with a solutions-focused approach. • Passionate about enabling digital transformation to support world-class research and learning. What We Offer • The opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious digital infrastructure programmes in the sector. • A role at the forefront of digital transformation, shaping connectivity for decades to come