Senior Programme Manager

The Opportunity

• As the Senior Programme Manager, you will ensure ADG’s international expansion is underpinned by a robust, compliant, and commercially agile delivery infrastructure. You will navigate the complexities of multi-jurisdictional projects while overseeing global resource allocation to maintain operational excellence across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Establish and lead various projects to deliver quality results within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate interdependencies and integration points across the project portfolio.
• Monitor work efforts and resource allocation, escalating risks to timelines proactively.
• Track major milestones and adjust resource plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take full accountability for the execution of project plans and team assignments.
• Manage the transition of projects from Sales to Delivery and from completion to operation.

Programme Governance & Risk

• Define governance structures with customers and providers for total programme visibility.
• Report detailed status, risks, and dependencies to all key stakeholders.
• Mitigate risks and implement escalation protocols to protect project timelines.
• Control change processes to ensure all scope modifications are approved in advance.
• Prioritize resources and optimize performance to maximize overall ROI.
• Drive timely leadership actions and decision-making across organizational levels.

Problem Solving & Complexity Management

• Diagnose complex, cross-functional roadblocks across international jurisdictions and deploy rapid, data-driven solutions to keep programmes on track.
• Break down vague, complex challenges into actionable resolution strategies with distinct accountability and quantifiable results.
• Mediate and resolve critical escalations, technical trade-offs, and conflicting priorities between internal teams, global OEMs, and clients.
• Anticipate systemic delivery bottlenecks and design preventative strategies rather than relying on reactive fixes.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage OEM and partner relationships to ensure quality and adherence to project parameters.
• Enforce accountability for scope and schedule while resolving partner satisfaction issues.
• Oversee commercial management by monitoring budget burn rates and work completion.
• Verify milestone achievement to authorize and coordinate payment schedules.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Align delivery with global OEMs and Partners to ensure technical and milestone success.
• Manage expectations and build strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor project teams to achieve goals and uphold responsibilities.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge transfer through structured development.
• Implement change management and maintain clear communication within teams.
• Direct resource performance to strictly align with project scope and deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology from a top-tier global institution. PMP, Prince2, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
• Service Delivery Management (ITIL)
• People Change Management
• Experience in Agile Project Management Methodology
• Systems Analysis & Design experience
• Project experience in complex technology global transformation programmes
• Proven ability to handle unexpected challenges, analyze tough situations, and make smart decisions under pressure.
• Experience in implementing Cloud solutions

What We Offer

• A leadership role with significant influence over the global trajectory and structural integrity of an award-winning firm.
• The chance to be part of a global delivery function during a phase of rapid international expansion.
• High-impact engagement with a portfolio of Tier-1 enterprise customers across the EMEA digital economy.