Job Description

This role will sit within the Transformation & Planning team, part of the Transformation Office in Informa Markets. The team is focused on leading the transition of Informa Markets from a largely in-person events business to a more digitally focused organization. This role reports into the Director of Programs. 

As a Programme Manager, you will work in an Agile Scrum environment to enable the realisation of commercial outcomes through the product lifecycle. You will:

  • Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex commercial solutions, establishing, and controlling program constraints and scope as defined by the Transformation Office
  • Work closely with the Director of Program Management and divisional stakeholders to create divisional program roadmaps
  • Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures to mitigate
  • Work closely with Divisional stakeholders to define program benefits
  • Manage stakeholder communications
  • Manage cross-program interdependencies and deliverables to drive Program outcomes
  • Develop and maintain effective and proactive relationships with all customers including suppliers and third parties
  • Report progress at regular intervals to the sponsor and using the relevant practices defined by the Transformation and Planning Office

    • Qualifications

  • Proven ability in delivering global data programmes that build capability and drive performance
  • Significant experience of working as a program manager to deliver transformation activity in a complex environment
  • Experience in supporting change in a global, matrix environment, persuading and influencing key stakeholders
  • Ability to understand keenly the challenges faced by business functions and work seamlessly across different groups to drive business planning and execution
  • Comfortable moving between the tactical and strategic
  • Significant experience in managing budgets and resource allocation
  • Experience working with and leading distributed teams

    • Skills and attributes for success: 

  • Have experience using relevant tools, templates, and methodologies
  • Have a passion for technology and innovation
  • Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
  • Have strong personal impact and resilience and be able to influence clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions.
  • Be pragmatic – taking a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
  • Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions
  • Be focused on achieving project / programme goals and objectives
  • Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers
  • Be experienced of full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation

    • Additional Information

    We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.