Lead Programme Manager

Kingfisher

Southampton, United Kingdom
Hybrid (60% in-person collaboration, 40% remote)
Lead large-scale complex programme delivery
Manage interdependent workstreams across multiple countries
Establish strong programme governance frameworks
Kingfisher is seeking a Lead Programme Manager to oversee complex, multi-workstream technology transformation programmes within their Group Technology & Digital division. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and the delivery of measurable business outcomes

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership across complex, multi-workstream programmes that underpin Kingfisher's technology transformation agenda.
  • The successful candidate will lead end-to-end delivery of platform programmes while aligning technology, digital, and business teams to drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Kingfisher offers a hybrid working model blending home working with in-person collaboration, alongside an inclusive environment focused on diversity and career growth.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kingfisher is seeking a Lead Programme Manager to oversee complex, multi-workstream technology transformation programmes within their Group Technology & Digital division. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and the delivery of measurable business outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead large-scale complex programme delivery
  • Manage interdependent workstreams across multiple countries
  • Establish strong programme governance frameworks
  • Drive measurable business outcomes in retail portfolio
  • Oversee risk management and dependency sequencing

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building delivery maturity standards
  • Coaching and developing programme management teams
  • Ability to operate as trusted partner to senior stakeholders
  • Strategic planning for evolving customer needs
  • Continuous improvement mindset for scalable outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise programme delivery
  • Deep understanding of programme governance and financial control
  • Capability to manage risk and delivery uncertainty at scale

Work Rights

Not specified

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