Programme Manager (Business Transformation) - 6m FTC
Department: Project Management
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Chief Technology Officer
Compensation: £80,000 - £90,000 / year
Description
We’re Pod – one of the UK’s leading EV charging providers, trusted by over 250,000 customers and powering more than 5 million miles every single day. But behind the numbers is a team of passionate people working together to shape a smarter, more sustainable future. We started off in 2009 as Pod Point, helping people make the switch to electric as EVs began to hit the road. Today, we’re leading the way into a smarter energy future. Now part of the EDF Family, a global leader in low‑carbon energy, we're giving people and communities the power move confidently through electrification. We’re proud to be the trusted charging partner for leading automotive brands like Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Kia; home builders Barratt and Bellway; and retail giants including Tesco. Our smart charging solutions don’t just support EV drivers – they help balance the grid, lower costs, and make clean energy accessible to everyone.
Pod is the next evolution of Pod Point. As electrification becomes everyday, Pod is here to help build a brighter future for society by managing the flow of energy, making it affordable, accessible, and for the benefit of everyone. With 250,000 customers already trusting us to be at the heart of their EV life, we see Pod playing a leading role in the UK’s increasingly electrified future. Our focus is on powering not just homes and vehicles, but local communities and social progress.
Our Strategic Projects Team are on the search for a Programmes Manager (Business Transformation) on a 6‑month, fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave.
We are looking for a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead an end‑to‑end Digital Transformation across our organization. This strategic, high‑visibility role will drive the successful deployment of HubSpot CRM, Marketing, Sales, and Service Hubs, as well as other strategic digital tools, ensuring adoption and delivering measurable business outcomes.
* Define and lead the transformation roadmap – you’ll define programme phases of our digital transformation, aligning delivery to strategic objectives and commercial priorities.
* Stakeholder Leadership – you’ll drive alignment of internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure successful delivery and collaboration. You’ll act as the bridge between the business and technology. You’ll partner with executive stakeholders to shape and drive outcomes.
* Business Transformation – you’ll work with product teams to simplify and standardise customer journeys, replacing manual processes with automation and scalable workflows. You’ll ensure target operating models are aligned with CRM designs.
* Project Governance and controls – you’ll establish and maintain governance frameworks, including project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and change control procedures. You’ll lead Steering forums and maintain delivery confidence through consistent project reporting, including dashboards, executive summaries and KPI tracking.
* Budget and Resource Management – you’ll monitor project budgets, control costs, and allocate resources effectively to meet delivery targets.
* Risk and Issue Management – you’ll proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies.
* System Configuration and Integration – you’ll oversee configuration, data migration, integrations, and testing to ensure seamless delivery.
* User Adoption and Training – you’ll drive onboarding, training, and documentation to ensure smooth adoption and long‑term success.
* Post‑Implementation Optimisation – you’ll lead continuous improvement initiatives post‑launch, ensuring HubSpot is fully leveraged to deliver ongoing business value.
What you’ll bring to the role
* 8+ years of programme management experience, ideally in HubSpot, SaaS, or digital transformation projects.
* Demonstrated expertise in HubSpot implementation (CRM, Marketing, Sales & Service Hubs).
* Strong understanding of programme governance and PM methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).Proven ability to integrate multiple workstreams and projects into an overarching programme of delivery.
* Exceptional reporting and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
* Project/Programme Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is a plus.
Benefits
* Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the UnMind wellbeing platform.
* Podpoint Charger.
* Discounted energy tariff (Pod Power or EDF Employee Programme).
* Flexible hybrid working model.
* Work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
* Family & friend discount scheme.
* 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
* Very generous parental and family leave.
* Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution.
* Eyecare scheme.
* Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary.
* Virtual GP provided by HealthHero.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Free Mortgage Advice.
* Discounted Gym Memberships.
* Cycle2Work Scheme.
Important Information
You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Your privacy is important to us; all information shared will be handled according to our Candidate Privacy Notice.
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