Principal Programme Manager

📋 Description

• Lead live cluster deployments with go-live dates.
• Own the master programme schedule across data centre, hardware, software.
• Run end-to-end delivery from order to handover to operations.
• Produce weekly delivery reports and a live RAID log.
• Communicate delivery updates to customers clearly.
• Coordinate OEMs, data centre operators, and connectivity providers.

🎯 Requirements

• Track record running large infrastructure/data centre delivery at scale.
• Manage master schedule, dependencies and critical path.
• Set operations order and secure prerequisites with partners.
• Write clear status updates for leadership with actions.
• Define PMO standards, templates and tooling to enable growth.
• Familiar with Jira; certifications (APM/Prince2/PMP) a plus.

🎁 Benefits

• Direct line to CTO and senior team.
• Freedom to build the PMO function with clear standards.
• Dedicated support from day one to focus on strategy.
• Budget and backing to grow the team as the estate scales.
• Fast-moving business with real scope from week one.