Programme Manager

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 54,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.
A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

About the Practice

Our Programme & Project Management Practice helps organisations deliver complex transformation programmes that drive measurable business outcomes. We partner with customers across government and industry to provide expert leadership, governance, and delivery excellence for large-scale, business-critical initiatives. Our teams combine deep programme management expertise with commercial focus, innovation, and a commitment to delivering lasting value.

Where Purpose Meets Career

• Lead large-scale transformation programmes that make a meaningful impact across critical public and private sector services.

• Shape strategic outcomes by working directly with senior stakeholders, customers, and delivery teams on complex, high-profile engagements.

• Grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment that invests in professional development, leadership capability, and continuous learning.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of large and complex programmes consisting of multiple interdependent projects and workstreams.

You will be accountable for ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while achieving agreed business outcomes and contractual commitments. Working closely with customers, delivery teams, PMO functions, suppliers, and executive stakeholders, you will provide strategic leadership, governance, and commercial oversight across the programme lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Programme Manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex programmes, ensuring strategic objectives and business benefits are achieved.

• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, reporting, risk management, and assurance activities.

• Manage programme financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, profitability, and commercial commitments.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, executives, suppliers, and key stakeholders while acting as the primary escalation point.

• Lead, coach, and develop programme teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills We Can't Do Without

• Proven experience managing large-scale programmes comprising multiple projects, dependencies, and stakeholders.

• Strong programme governance, risk management, and delivery assurance expertise.

• Demonstrated financial and commercial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.

• Experience leading geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Skills We'd Like

• Programme management certification such as MSP®, PMP®, PgMP®, PRINCE2® or equivalent.

• Experience delivering complex digital transformation or technology-enabled change programmes within regulated environments.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance.

• Location: UK-based. Remote working is available, with national mobility required.

Benefits

• 25 days paid leave + National Holidays

• Pension Scheme – contributions matched up to 10%

• Private Medical Cover

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Flex Benefits Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Atos, we want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout the recruitment process. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) and Care Leaver Covenant, we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will ensure the appropriate support is in place. Please contact the recruiter managing this vacancy or reach out to our dedicated mailbox: [email protected] or directly with the responsible recruiter Diana Yurukova at [email protected].

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