Program Manager (Product & Technology)

• The Programme Manager will lead the delivery of complex initiatives within our Product & Technology organisation
• This role is responsible for managing programs of work that require coordination across multiple teams, systems, and stakeholders
• You will ensure initiatives are well structured, clearly sequenced, and delivered in line with business objectives
• You will manage a program of technical projects end to end, ensuring work is well planned, tracked, and delivered in line with agreed objectives
• You will work closely with technology and business teams to align delivery with priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure outcomes are achieved
• Manage a program of technical initiatives end to end, aligned to defined objectives
• Define and maintain a clear execution structure across projects and workstreams
• Ensure initiatives are properly scoped, sequenced, and aligned across teams
• Maintain a clear view of progress, milestones, and delivery health
• Coordinate delivery across multiple teams and systems
• Manage dependencies across workstreams and ensure alignment of sequencing
• Resolve cross-team blockers and support teams to maintain delivery momentum
• Ensure integration points between systems and teams are understood and planned
• Identify and manage risks at a program level, ensuring early visibility
• Drive mitigation plans and support the resolution of complex issues
• Ensure risks, assumptions, and dependencies are clearly tracked and communicated
• Establish and maintain appropriate program governance and reporting
• Provide clear, structured updates on progress, risks, and decisions
• Facilitate program-level meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Support decision making by presenting clear options and trade offs
• Build strong relationships across product, engineering, editorial, data, and business teams
• Align stakeholders on priorities, sequencing, and delivery expectations
• Support the translation of business needs into structured delivery plans
• Ensure initiatives are aligned to program goals and expected outcomes
• Support teams in maintaining clarity on scope, priorities, and timelines
• Work with technology leads to align delivery to agreed goals or OKRs
• Ensure readiness for release, including coordination across business and operational teams
• Support adoption and transition to business as usual
• Support the development of business cases and funding requirements as required
• Track delivery performance and support budget management
• Help identify and resolve cross-team resource constraints
• Monitor progress against agreed goals and outcomes

Benefits

• Domestic Partner Benefit Extensions
• Free Mental Health Services
• Assistance in Refinancing Student Loans
• Long-term Remote Work Pilot
• Extended Bereavement leave
• Extended Parental Leave
• Added Adoption Financial Support- Experience working with Software development delivery approaches as appropriate
• Proven ability to coordinate work across interdependent projects or systems
• Strong delivery focus with the ability to structure work and drive execution
• Comfortable working in a fast moving and evolving environment
• Professional certification, such as Prince2, APM, or PMP/PMI, is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, AirTable and Google Workspace, and Program Management toolsets such as SmartSheets, Monday or Asana
• Experience managing complex technology or digital programs across multiple teams
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices
• Experience working across the full delivery lifecycle from planning through to release
• Understanding of publishing workflows and content production processes
• Ability to work with teams to understand dependencies related to data, systems, and automation
• Comfortable using AI tools to support delivery activities such as planning, documentation, and reporting
• Awareness of how AI and data capabilities impact content, publishing, and business workflows
• Experience using data and insights to support decision making and prioritisation
• Experience working with content platforms, CMS, or editorial systems
• Familiarity with fast paced, deadline driven editorial environments
• Curious and proactive in adopting new tools that improve efficiency and delivery outcomes
• Practical and structured approach to problem solving
• Comfortable working across global teams and stakeholders
• Ability to identify risks early and drive resolution across teams
• Clear and confident communicator across technical and non technical audiences
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Someone who can coordinate across teams and keep delivery aligned and on track
• A strong collaborator who builds trust across business and technology teams
• Focused on outcomes, not just activity
• A Program Manager who brings structure and clarity to complex initiatives- Please submit your CV, which highlights why you’d love to take on this role and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for