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Montash

IT Programme Manager

On site

United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

13-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Resource Allocation Change Management Decision-making Training Project Management Agile

Job Specifications

Contract Type: Contract, Inside IR35
Contract Length: 6 months (Dec - May)
Location: 3 days on-site in Ipswich + International Travel (expenses paid)
You'll lead the successful delivery of strategic programmes that transform operations and customer experiences across a travel portfolio. This role provides strategic oversight and ensures measurable value across technology and business change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Clearly define and deliver programmes aligned to business strategy
Establish objectives, scope, KPIs, and success measures
Report progress to executive stakeholders
Oversee program planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple projects
Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
Control risks, issues, and dependencies effectively
Uphold governance and quality standards
Build strong relationships with internal & external industry partners
Lead steering committees and programme boards
Ensure timely communication and decision-making
Work with internal and third-party technical teams to ensure seamless implementation
Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service levels
Drive digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement
Oversee change management, communication, and training to embed new ways of working
Required Skills & Experience:
8+ years of IT programme management in travel/transport/hospitality
Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-stream transformations
Strong financial control, commercial acumen, and governance skills
Excellent communication and leadership capability
Bachelor's degree in business, Tourism, or Information Systems
Desirable:
PRINCE2/MSP/Agile certification
Experience with cruise industry systems/industry relationships
Master's degree/MBA in Strategy, Operations, or Project Management
Experience leading international or multi-brand initiatives

About the Company

Since 2004, The Montash Group have worked to scale leading tech teams across the globe. Offering four unique service areas, the Montash Group are your specialists in niche tech requirements. We operate industry agnostic while supporting organizations of all sizes. Montash's core offering is local sourcing and placing freelance and/or permanent specialists for your tech teams. Operating on a remote-first approach, Remobi augments existing or new tech teams nearshore and our in- house solution teams provide consultation and E2... Know more