Programme Director

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56000 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 the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world the Group enables its customers and employees and members of societies at large to live work and develop sustainably in a safe and secure information space.

Where purpose meets career

AtAtos our Programme Directors play a critical role in translating strategy into measurable business outcomes. As a Programme / Transition Director you will hold senior accountability for the successful delivery recovery and commercial performance of complex programmes ensuring contractual commitments are met while enabling sustainable highquality outcomes for our clients.

You will work in close partnership with Account Executives customers and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver programmes that balance cost timescale scope and riskoften within complex multisupplier and multicultural environments.

Why join us

• Lead at scale:Take endtoend accountability for highimpact programmes from precontract and bid through transition delivery and production launch.
• Shape commercial success:Influence programme structure governance and resourcing to protect revenue margin and longterm profitability.
• Make strategic impact:Operate at senior level aligning IT investment and transformation initiatives with client and Atos business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold endtoend accountability for programme and transition delivery recovery and commercial performance from precontract through production launch.
• Translate Atos strategy and contractual commitments into structured executable programmes aligned to business objectives cost timescale and scope.
• Lead programme governance across complex multicultural environments with multiple internal teams and thirdparty suppliers ensuring compliance with Atos and customer standards.
• Own contractual and commercial delivery including scope definition workstream alignment and active management of risks issues and dependencies to protect revenue and margin.
• Establish and control programme financials including budget creation from bid stage workstream allocation forecasting and transparent financial reporting.
• Direct programme planning delivery and synchronization of Atos and thirdparty milestones across sourcing onboarding build validation and launch phases.
• Challenge business and technical solutions constructively to drive improvements in speed cost quality and delivery effectiveness.
• Lead motivate and hold programme leadership teams accountable through clear objectives performance reporting and recovery planning where required.
• Act as the primary internal point of leadership for programme activities leading senior customer reviews covering cost schedule quality and technical performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of programme standards KPIs best practices lessons learned and effective operating rhythms.

Skillset and Experience

Leadership

• Provide senior visible leadership across complex programmes owning outcomes and accountability.
• Set and communicate clear programme strategy aligned to Atos and customer objectives.
• Act as a coach and role model fostering high performance inclusion and collaboration.
• Demonstrated capability to lead large multicultural teams (50300 staff) across geographies.
• Strong commercial contractual and procurement awareness.

Project Organisation

• Plan and control large multistream programmes with thirdparty and external dependencies.
• Manage scope milestones risks issues and change through structured governance.
• Operate effectively in multiprogramme environments managing multiple cost and revenue streams.
• Adapt delivery approach to changing customer needs and complex environments.

Delivery Management

• Take overall accountability for endtoend programme delivery and operational readiness.
• Ensure services are productionready including CMDB monitoring and support enablement.
• Define requirements and acceptance criteria with stakeholders to remove ambiguity.
• Balance rapid delivery of business benefits with service quality and customer experience.

Commercial Drive

• Strong understanding of the impact of decisions on cost margin profitability and risk.
• Own programmelevel change control including impact analysis and senior approvals.
• Maintain contractual compliance while negotiating solutions that protect Atos commercial position.
• Partner with Account Management to resolve issues early and sustain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme / Transition Director or equivalent.
• Fully mobile in terms of assignment location.
• Proven track record managing 10M programmes typically contributing to 50M TCV deals.
• Experience leading complex portfolios and delivering against commercial targets.
• Degree in a business or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least one recognised external Project / Programme Management certification.

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 annual paid leave National Holidays
• Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
• Private Medical SchemeLife Assurance
• Income Protection
• Flex Benefits Program

We are a care leaver friendly employer if you require additional support with your application please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated email.

As a Disability Confident employer we encourage applications from all applicants especially differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

Recruiter contact: Elvira Dupcheva at or

Here at Atos diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA.Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1