Programme Manager – Software Development

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  • East Midlands
  • £75,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Programme Manager (hands on) – Cloud Software Development – Up to 90KAre you ready to lead the future of cloud software delivery?I’m partnering with an industry-leading global software house who are revolutionising cloud-based solutions worldwide. This isn’t just another Programme Manager role – this is your chance to orchestrate technical excellence across 6 distinct product streams while shaping the development practices of a truly innovative organisation.THE ROLE BREAKDOWNLocation: Derby (Perfect work-life balance with 2 days office, 3 days WFH)
Package: Up to £90,000 (plus excellent benefits)
Company: Established global software house with cutting-edge cloud focusWHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENTThis is a hands-on leadership position – not a typical PM role where you’re buried in spreadsheets!You’ll be:Leading 6 concurrent product streams (complexity that will challenge and excite you)
Staying technically involved in decision-making and problem-solving
Working with cutting-edge cloud tech (AWS/Microsoft frameworks)
Building and optimizing distributed team workflows
Driving agile transformation at enterprise scaleThis is perfect for someone who wants to be a strategic leader while keeping their hands dirty with the technical details!WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FORMust-Haves (Non-Negotiables):
  • 8+ years of program management in software development
  • Strong technical background with actual programming experience
  • Cloud platform expertise (AWS/Microsoft – not just theoretical knowledge)
  • Agile scaling experience across multiple teams/products
  • Virtual team management proven track record
  • Process optimisation skills – you can spot inefficiencies and fix them
  • Stakeholder management at senior levels
Nice-to-Haves (But Highly Valued):
  • Experience in global software organizations
  • DevOps/CI/CD background
  • Microservices architecture knowledge
  • Track record managing 5+ concurrent streams
THE PACKAGE & PERKSSalary: Up to £90,000 (genuinely competitive for the market)
Flexibility: 3 days WFH, 2 days in the modern Derby office
Impact: Shape development practices across a global organisation
Tech Stack: Work with the latest cloud technologies – .Net Core, AWS
Culture: Collaborative, innovative, forward-thinking team
Growth: Opportunity to influence technical direction at scaleThis client has a reputation for:
  • Promoting from within
  • Supporting professional development
  • Embracing modern working practices
  • Investing in the latest technologies
IS THIS YOU?You might be perfect for this if you:
  • Currently managing complex software programs, but want more technical involvement
  • Leading multiple product streams but seeking global scale
  • Working in program management, but miss the hands-on technical aspects
  • Looking to step up from Project Manager to Program Manager level
  • Want to work for a company that truly values both technical and leadership skills
You’re probably NOT right if you:
  • Prefer single-project focus over multi-stream complexity
  • Want pure people management without technical involvement
  • Are you looking for a traditional “waterfall” PM environment
  • Don’t have hands-on experience with cloud platforms
My client is committed to diversity and inclusion – all qualified candidates will receive equal consideration regardless of background. No sponsorship on offer.

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