Programme Manager - Smart Infrastructure

 Location: UK - Birmingham, UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Manchester | Job-ID: 216058 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Project Management

Life on the team

Shape the future of Smart Infrastructure at Computacenter. 

At Computacenter, we’re more than just an IT services provider—we’re a trusted partner helping organisations transform and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Our Smart Infrastructure team is at the heart of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to operate smarter, faster, and more securely. 

As a Programme Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping large-scale, complex programmes that drive real business change. You’ll lead from the front—guiding teams, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring every project delivers measurable outcomes. This is your opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and make a tangible impact on the future of technology. 

What you’ll do 

• Lead major programmes and manage a team of Project Managers to deliver business-critical outcomes. 
• Own the delivery approach—from defining programme structures to implementing governance and assurance frameworks. 
• Drive success across the lifecycle, from pre-sales and proposal development through to delivery and benefits realisation. 
• Engage stakeholders at all levels, influencing attitudes and ensuring alignment with customer governance and business needs. 
• Forecast and optimise resources, balancing multiple assignments for maximum efficiency. 
• Grow the practice, building capability and fostering a high-performing team culture. 
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing subject matter expertise and recommending best-fit methodologies. 

What you’ll need

• A proven track record of delivering complex, high-risk programmes and multiple successful assignments. 
• Leadership excellence with strong interpersonal and influencing skills. 
• Experience in programme methodologies such as MSP, Prince2, Agile. 
• Knowledge of Health & Safety (IOSH or equivalent) and CDM regulations. 
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and ability to articulate their business benefits. 
• Strong assurance, governance, and business management capabilities. 
• Excellent communication, literacy, and numeracy skills. 

About us

We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

Our business may be about technology, but first of all it’s about people

With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.

As an equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we’re looking for.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we’d love to hear from you!