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IT Programme Manager

Yolk Recruitment
Newport, United Kingdom
Last week
£70,000 – £76,000 pa

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£70,000 – £76,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Excellent benefits
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IT Programme Manager - Risk & Compliance Programme

Newport / Hybrid Working
£76,000 + Excellent benefits

Yolk Recruitment are supporting an organisation undergoing a significant cyber security and technology transformation programme and are looking for an experienced IT Programme Manager to take ownership of a large-scale portfolio of critical IT and security projects.

This is a high-impact role with responsibility for driving delivery across a multi-year programme focused on risk, compliance, infrastructure and cyber security initiatives within a complex, regulated environment.

You'll work across senior stakeholders, technology teams, suppliers and business functions to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest governance standards.

What you'll be doing
  • Leading delivery of a complex IT Risk & Compliance Programme
  • Managing multiple concurrent projects across technology and cyber security
  • Owning programme governance, reporting, planning and delivery oversight
  • Managing budgets, forecasting and resource planning
  • Working closely with senior business stakeholders and executive leadership
  • Coordinating internal technology teams and third-party suppliers
  • Driving risk management, issue resolution and programme controls
  • Supporting and mentoring Project Managers within the wider team
  • Ensuring smooth transition of new services into operational support
What we're looking for
  • Strong background delivering large-scale IT programmes or portfolios
  • Experience within cyber security, risk or compliance-led programmes
  • Comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and governance experience
  • Experience delivering within Agile and Waterfall environments
  • Excellent programme planning and reporting capability
  • Strong commercial and budget management experience
  • Previous experience managing Project Managers or delivery teams
  • Prince2 Practitioner certified
  • MSP or ITIL certifications desirable
Why apply?
  • Opportunity to lead a business-critical transformation programme
  • Large-scale investment and long-term roadmap
  • Senior stakeholder exposure and strategic influence
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Strong long-term career progression potential

If you're an experienced IT Programme Manager with a background in security, governance or enterprise technology transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

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