Senior Programme Manager

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Job description
Are you a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive leader with experience of providing strategic leadership and direction.? We are recruiting for an exceptional Senior Programme Manager to join our forward-thinking and dedicated team!

This is a key leadership position within our Group Professional Services Business Unit, reporting directly to the Group CIO and working collaboratively across all business units and subsidiaries.

You will lead and deliver complex, multi-faceted programmes that underpin LTE Group's transformation and growth ambitions. From planning through to execution and evaluation, you'll ensure critical IS and change initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget-while maintaining a sharp focus on quality, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Information Services (IS) Department as a Senior Programme Manager on a permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) basis. This is a hybrid role working from our Manchester office.

Who are The LTE Group?

The LTE Group is largest social enterprises in the UK dedicated to lifelong learning; we truly believe in the power of education to change lives. We consist of The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our learners.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Programme or project management certification.
• Extensive experience in leading and managing complex, high-value programmes in a relevant sector (e.g., education, public sector, or commercial environment).
• Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation initiatives, embedding automation, analytics, and technology-enabled solutions.
• Proven experience in leading change, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training for successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Significant Experience managing relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• A proven track record of leading and developing complex project/programme competences in in cross functional and virtual team environment.
• Significant experience with programme management methodologies (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, Agile) and relevant tools.
• Use of complex financial and risk analysis to evaluate strategic options and opportunities.
• Strategic thinker with strong organisational acumen, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead through change.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy to achieve tactical outcomes and strategic objectives.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The LTE Group, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The LTE Group is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 30/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!