Programme Lead (FTC 12 months)

Job Description

Here at Virgin media O2 we are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and motivated Programme Lead to join us on an initial 12 month fixed term contract basis!

This role sits within Delivery which is responsible for the end-to-end planning, governance, and execution of all demand, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. This includes developing and maintaining a coordinated roadmap, managing delivery across multiple partners and internal PMOs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and providing senior oversight and leadership. The function focuses on facilitating right-sized delivery, promoting continuous improvement, and driving the realisation of business outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Delivery is split into Cross-Functional Engagement, Delivery Office and Portfolio & Programme Delivery.

This role sits with the Portfolio & Programme Delivery division, which is accountable for:

• Providing senior, strategic oversight to effectively deliver Strategic Programmes, providing VM02 with the required control, focus and innate business understanding to effectively manage risk and deliver critical strategic outcomes.
• Overseeing the effective delivery of work across portfolios, from demand creation through delivery, providing a holistic understanding of the business and delivery programmes.
• Governing and managing projects out of scope of P7, ensuring solutions are integrated, risks and managed effectively, and delivery outcomes are met.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

Our ways of working

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person.

That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days - anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

• Proven experience leading large, strategic programmes with end‑to‑end accountability across design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Strong programme governance expertise, including business case development, risk/issue management, milestone planning and financial/resource oversight.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes, including senior sponsors, cross‑functional teams, and external partners/suppliers.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Track record of delivering business outcomes in a multi‑vendor environment, driving alignment, interdependency management and “one team” ways of working.
• Strong problem‑solving capability, able to anticipate, identify and resolve delivery risks with clarity and decisiveness.
• Experience operating within structured portfolio or PMO environments, using reporting, KPIs, and governance frameworks to assure delivery performance.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a screening call woth our with one of our inhouse recruitment team followed by 2-3 rounds of interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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