Programme Manager (UK)

Job Description

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Define and embed PMO best practices, governance, and controls to maximise value and ROI.
• Lead and inspire a dedicated team (yet to be established)  while working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Balance long-term strategic vision with day-one, hands-on delivery to ensure success.
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and innovation across a UK-wide security transformation.
• Myth bust all Jargon! Be a real innovator and collaborator, drive business wide upskilling on PMO best practice, be a people person to build engagement and trust around your SME knowledge.
• Align programme activities with the client’s project management framework.
• Oversee efficient and effective project delivery in line with Securitas’ strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic transformation guidance to the Functional Head of Departments
• Lead planning, execution, and successful delivery of the security transformation programme.
• Manage client and project teams, mitigate risks, and report to the Global Programme Director.
• Contribute to the Project Review Board and oversee Dependencies, Assumptions, Risks, Exclusions, Opportunities, and Costs (DAREOC).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team while fostering strong client relationships.
• Align security solutions with client needs and risk profiles.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Deliver data-driven insights through reports and dashboards.
• Assess risks, conduct feasibility studies, and support change management initiatives.
• Drive operational enhancements and promote innovative security solutions.
• Monitor programme effectiveness and champion continuous learning to our teams at all levels.

If you are ready to lead from the front, shape the future of security services, and create a lasting legacy within a newly established PMO, we want to hear from you.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Leadership & People Management – Lead senior meetings and drive team productivity across all levels .
• Planning & Strategy – Manage national-scale programmes and align insights with business goals.
• Analytical & Problem - Solving – Analyse data trends, solve complex problems, and optimise processes.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Present insights clearly and manage cross-functional teams. Ensure you are an effective communicator to everyone in our business.
• Technical & Business Analysis – Proficient in MS Project, Tableau, Power BI; skilled in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, DAREOC.
• Behavioural Skills – Adaptable, detail-oriented, critical thinker with strong time management.

Essential

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period.
• The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in program management, ideally within the security sector.
• Previous experience in a similar role
• People focused. 
• Technical & Business Analysis – Proficient in MS Project, Tableau, Power BI; skilled in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, DAREOC.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 375,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates) and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• Pluxxe – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Epassi - Save up to 25% on membership at thousands of gyms, leisure centres, yoga studios, bootcamps and more
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• My Future Now – Transfer other pension saving into your workplace pension.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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