IT Programme Manager

Responsibilities: 

• Programme Management: Leading the entire lifecycle of the IT programme, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. 
  
  

• Governance: Establishing and maintaining strong governance frameworks to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. 
  
  

• Stakeholder Management: Engaging with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment with programme objectives and to manage expectations effectively. 
  
  

• Resource Allocation: Managing resources, including personnel and budgets, to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of programme objectives. 
  
  

• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. 
  
  

• Performance Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on programme performance, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to drive continuous improvement. 
  
  

• Vendor Management: Managing relationships with third-party vendors and ensuring that deliverables meet the required quality standards and timelines. 
  
  

• Change Management: Leading change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new technologies and processes within the organisation. 
  
  

• Technical Oversight: Providing technical guidance and oversight to ensure that IT solutions are aligned with business needs and industry best practices. 
  
  

• Documentation: Ensuring comprehensive documentation of all programme activities, including plans, reports, and lessons learned. 
  
  

Desirable Experience & Qualifications 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT programme management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale IT programmes. 
  
  

• Strong knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks. 
  
  

• Experience in managing IT programmes in the Oil and Gas industry or a similarly regulated environment. 
  
  

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation. 
  
  

• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively. 
  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks proactively. 
  
  

• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations. 
  
  

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile. 
  
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 
  
  

• Strong Team player with demonstrated ability in consensus building to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement, alignment and ethical decision-making.   
  
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  
  

• Essential Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 
  
  

• Desirable proficiency in Arabic and/or Kurdish. 
  
  

Skills: 

• IT programme and project management 
  
  

• Enterprise IT infrastructure 
  
  

• Data centre operations and cloud computing 
  
  

• Network security and architecture 
  
  

• IT governance and compliance 
  
  

• Digital transformation and automation 
  
  

• Business continuity and disaster recovery 
  
  

• Vendor management and procurement 
  
  

• Change management and IT service management (ITSM) 
  
  

• Budgeting and financial planning for IT initiatives 
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.