Programme Manager

About the role

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy. And it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world's very best people. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. Diageo Digital & Technology (DT) is a multi-functional, digital delivery function established to liberate and equip markets to deliver the Diageo's Strategic Priorities. This is achieved through: - Putting our customers at the heart of delivery - World class end to end process execution - Generating performance enhancing insights from data - Providing CPG leading digital capabilities and solutions - Responding to and embracing change D&T plays a critical role in enabling Diageo's digital agenda through delivering our strategic priorities in many areas, including E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Demand Sensing and Manufacturing Optimisation. Programme Managers are responsible for delivering projects within a Product area: Consumer Customer People Corporate Functions Supply Insight & Analytics, Data Technology Foundations The Programme Manager will be positioned within the Customer Value Stream, collaborating closely with the director and sub-stream leads to drive key programmes effectively. This position necessitates collaboration across numerous cross-functional teams while maintaining accountability to senior stakeholders. The candidate must possess extensive experience with diverse delivery methodologies and demonstrate adaptability in tailoring approaches based on situational demands and stakeholder requirements. The Programme Manager holds overarching responsibility for programme delivery by partnering with sub-stream leads in a functional capacity supported by the Head of Portfolio & Strategy. This encompasses successful programme initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. Candidates should have proven experience delivering commercial programmes within the CPG industry alongside familiarity with relevant processes and technologies. The role involves leading high-complexity programmes characterized by multiple work streams or deployments involving varied technology investments coupled with significant financial commitments. Extensive expertise in budget management along with financial process/accountability is essential. Partnering effectively with diverse stakeholders from various teams/partners is crucial. Programme Managers typically oversee programmes featuring complex multi-geography/functional/process/system footprints where risk levels range from medium to high concerning business operations/change impact/compliance/controls. This role plays an instrumental part in fulfilling strategic programme commitments by transitioning seamlessly between strategic initiatives and operational details while setting priorities for diverse delivery teams ensuring exceptional execution standards are met consistently. These are the typical responsibilities we expect from the Programme Manager: Planning & Communication: Develop/manage project timelines/schedules; anticipate impacts; communicate plans clearly ensuring alignment via steering committees/weekly updates. Leverage Diageo PMO tools to ensure transparency of information. Risk Management: Identify risks/issues; apply problem-solving/collaboration skills mitigating/resolving issues; manage dependencies communicating clearly at all organizational levels. Financial Oversight: Responsible for comprehensive project financial planning/management confirming quarterly spend against outcomes adhering rigorously to monthly tracking/reporting benefits/KPIs. Programme Delivery Ownership: Inspire/lead teams delivering per plans/timelines fostering collaboration across diverse members holding them accountable facilitating constructive dialogues influencing progress applying continuous improvement methodologies addressing maturity gaps supporting implementation changes. This includes managing conflict and addressing resource allocation challenges. Governance Accountability: Establish robust go