261 management jobs found in Reading

CAFM Programme Manager Location: Reading or Dublin (Hybrid, 2–3 days/week on-site) Day Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) Duration: 6+ Months   Primark is embarking on a multi‑year transformation to select, implement, and embed a global CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) platform , and we’re searching for an accomplished Programme Manager to lead this strategic change from inception to global rollout.   About the Programme This is a flagship initiative that will redefine how facilities, property, and operational teams manage a vast international estate. You’ll be at the helm of a complex, high‑visibility transformation, orchestrating technology, process, and organisational change across multiple regions.   The Role As the CAFM Programme Manager , you will take full ownership of programme delivery, from shaping the roadmap and governance to driving execution across selection, design,...

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A. Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We 're currently looking for an Interim RGM Analytics Manager (Freelance/Contractor) for our office in Maidenhead.   What's in it for you? Take on a high-impact interim assignment with immediate business visibility Apply your expertise to solve concrete commercial challenges across international markets Work closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, FMCG-like environment A hands-on freelance role...

Location Farnborough (Hybrid) Department OCISO Employment Type Contractor About the job We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our existing experienced team.   What do we look for in an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer? You will be responsible for managing identity solutions across enterprise platforms. You'll work in a multi-supplier environment within MOD, Public Sector, and regulated environments, ensuring compliance with NIST frameworks and security standards, working closely with the Security Lead and technical teams to design the solution.   Key Responsibilities and Tasks   Design, implement, and maintain IdAM solutions across EntraID, Active Directory, Keycloak, NetIQ, and AWS Cognito Implement and enforce RBAC and ABAC policies across enterprise systems Configure authentication...

Location London, Greater London (Hybrid) Department Delivery Employment Type Contractor Minimum Experience Experienced Who are we: Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global reach, helping organisations transform the way they work with data. We specialise in delivering high-impact data solutions across Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Cloud Data Platforms, and Advanced Analytics. Headquartered in Sydney with offices across the UK, Europe, and APAC, Billigence partners with organisations to design and implement modern data platforms that drive better decision-making and business outcomes.   About the role: Billigence is supporting a large-scale MDM transformation programme and we are looking for a Change Management Lead to drive adoption of the new MDM operating model and align in-flight programmes to emerging enterprise data standards....

Role Overview: Insight Investment are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Application Product Management division. You will be primarily responsible for managing the initiation, analysis and implementation of larger project initiatives involving multiple internal technology product teams, and outsourced partners, within Insight's agile delivery framework.     This role will primarily work with our back-office provider Northern Trust to facilitate the successful migration of strategic Collateral and ETD re-platform initiatives as well as support internal regulatory initiatives. Scope, plan and lead projects by directing both internal and external resources to ensure successful delivery, with initial focus on security related initiatives Work with Agile teams to agree prioritisation of work and align with external parties Responsible for establishing and ensuring projects comply with quality standards     This list...

Service Asset & Configuration Management SME Canary Wharf, UK Hybrid (2 days a week) Inside IR35   Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Service Asset & Configuration Management SME with strong hands-on expertise in defining Configuration Management and IT Asset Management processes. Experience in data governance and ensuring CMDB data issues are reported and assigned to the data owners for remediation. A strong knowledge of ServiceNow and understanding the key components of the CMDB and the features to help keep data accurate. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Policy: Input into the SACM strategy across the organization, ensuring alignment to business objectives. Implementation of the strategy and definition of SACM policies. Process & Procedures: Define and maintain SACM processes and procedures across the organization with clear roles and responsibilities, covering the whole life cycle of assets and...

Service Asset & Configuration Management SME Canary Wharf, UK Hybrid (2 days a week) Inside IR35   Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Service Asset & Configuration Management SME with strong hands-on expertise in defining Configuration Management and IT Asset Management processes. Experience in data governance and ensuring CMDB data issues are reported and assigned to the data owners for remediation. A strong knowledge of ServiceNow and understanding the key components of the CMDB and the features to help keep data accurate. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Policy: Input into the SACM strategy across the organization, ensuring alignment to business objectives. Implementation of the strategy and definition of SACM policies. Process & Procedures: Define and maintain SACM processes and procedures across the organization with clear roles and responsibilities, covering the whole life cycle of assets and...

Change Management Consultant | SC-Clear | Inside IR35 | Hybrid, 3 x per week in Portsmouth   Pigment is a change & transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies, government departments, and private sector organisations to deliver tailored, embedded solutions that drive real change.   We are currently seeking a Change Management Consultant to join our team, for a project based in Portsmouth.   Required experience: Strong change management and communications skills Ability to work iteratively at pace Stakeholder management across multiple parties including senior stakeholders Strong facilitation, influencing and coaching skills to align diverse stakeholders   If you'd like to know more about the role, please apply directly, and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

HR Business Analyst Location: Reading or Dublin (Hybrid) Duration: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 if UK based)   No agency support required.   About the Role This role sits at the heart of a major global HR transformation programme. You’ll work closely with HR, Technology, and market teams to shape processes, define requirements, and support the rollout of new HR capabilities, including the implementation of a new Learning platform. It’s a great fit for someone who combines strong analytical discipline with hands‑on HR transformation experience and the confidence to lead their own workstream.   Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end process and requirements definition for a defined HR workstream, ensuring clarity, alignment, and traceability. Partner with HR subject‑matter experts to capture, challenge, and refine business needs. Produce high‑quality process maps, user stories,...

Technology Project Manager – Oracle Retail Releases (Contract) Day Rate : Competitive Inside IR35 Location : Reading (Hybrid - 2 days per week) Duration : Initial 6 Months (with extension possible)   We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of key workstreams within a large‑scale Oracle Retail Releases Programme. This role will oversee end‑to‑end delivery across a complex technology portfolio, working closely with Product Teams, Solution Architects, and our delivery partners to ensure successful, high‑quality outcomes.   The Role Oracle Retail sits at the heart of our IT systems landscape. You will manage the full lifecycle of a number of concurrent IT change projects within the Oracle Retail Releases portfolio, ensuring delivery against defined scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.. You will be responsible for aligning various stakeholders and teams across the business, product teams,...

Programme Manager – Inventory Planning/Stock Optimisation Location: Reading (Hybrid, 2 – 3 days per week) Duration: Initial 6 months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate Travel: Occasional to Dublin and other locations   We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major transformation programme focused on inventory planning, forecasting, and stock optimisation with a strong preference for experience delivering enterprise‑scale planning solutions. This is a high‑impact role at the heart of our retail operations, shaping how we plan, move, and manage stock across a global footprint. If you thrive in complex environments, love driving clarity from ambiguity, and have a track record of delivering large‑scale retail technology programmes, this is your next challenge.   The Role You’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of a multi‑year programme to modernise and optimise our inventory planning...

Whitebridge is seeking multiple Business/Product Analysts to support a range of initiatives across our client's Energy Markets portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful delivery of products, systems and migrations while working closely with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Engineers and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and drive requirements gathering across diverse workstreams, selecting suitable formats and methods. Translate business needs into clear, actionable plans for development teams. Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retros, demos) using Scrum or Kanban. Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical domains. Document AS-IS and TO-BE states, including system architecture, data flows and integration points. Support system migrations (including cloud and obsolescence upgrades) and solution transitions. Identify and recommend process or product...

Senior IT Service Delivery Manager Contract Reading - Hybrid   Assure service excellence. Enable secure, reliable enterprise IT services. The Senior IT Service Delivery Manager is responsible for ensuring the consistent, high‑quality delivery of MBNL’s enterprise IT services through strategic outsourced partners. Operating at the intersection of business priorities, technology strategy, and supplier delivery, you’ll hold Managed Service Partners to account for performance, security, and customer experience. This is a senior service leadership role requiring strong operational grip and commercial awareness. You’ll own service governance, performance insight, and escalation—while enabling the evolution of enterprise services to meet changing business and shareholder needs.   Why this role matters: Enterprise IT services underpin MBNL’s ability to operate, collaborate, and deliver for shareholders. This...

The Programme Manager will need to be able to define, in partnership with the relevant senior stakeholders, programme scope, benefits and business outcomes.  They will also need to coordinate any technology solution assessments, if required, and oversee commercial and procurement processes.  The Programme Manager will deliver the programme and/or project/s to the expected standards of time, quality and budget, including reporting of associated plans, risks and issues to Executive leadership. What you’ll be doing as a   Programme Manager Define and baseline the programme’s scope, plan and budget that will successfully deliver the business outcomes / objectives. Identify, engage and manage direct and indirect stakeholders appropriately in context of their role within the programme, up to and including Executive Director level. Identify and manage RAID items within the programme and escalate where appropriate Attend project initiation...

As an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead you will manage the day-to-day operation of the ERP Programme from a financial & governance management perspective ensuring high quality delivery of PMO related services across planning, reporting, governance, controls, assurance, finance, business case and administrative support. This role will also support and control change across the programme and support the management of programme dependencies with the 3rd party vendors as well as other inter-programme dependencies within Thames Water. What you’ll be doing as an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead Support with Finance tracking of programme such as the tracking of Programme budget including correct receipting of goods and ensuring POs are raised against orders Support Programme Director with governance cycle and reporting inputs. Oversee the production and quality assurance of portfolio and project reporting, ensuring data accuracy,...

IAM Implementation Solution Architect Location: Reading (Hybrid) - Minimum 1 day per week. Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)   No agency support required.   The IAM Implementation Solution Architect will be responsible for creating, building, and launching a robust identity management system, including SSO, MFA, IGA, and PAM to safeguard user access and digital identities, alongside the System Integration partner. The role will involve converting business needs into technical frameworks in line with Primark process and governance, guiding the implementation process, and maintaining alignment with established security standards such as NIST and ISO.   Key Responsibilities include:   Solution Design: Create the Solution Blueprint and assist the SI in producing the high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for IAM systems, incorporating authentication, authorisation, and...

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting a large HR function with reliable insights and quality metrics. You'll be working in a highly regulated, technical environment where accuracy, confidentiality and good communication are essential. The role blends HR reporting, HRIS support and hands on analysis to help the organisation understand its workforce data and make informed decisions.   SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks.  Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.    As an HR Data Analyst  your main responsibilities will be to: Extract, analyse, interpret and report...

? Context & Objective We are looking for a Network & System Administrator (Level 2) to support and deliver a network infrastructure upgrade at the Winnersh site (UK), in alignment with group IT standards. You will contribute to the design phase with multiple IT stakeholders and lead the implementation of the new architecture on-site. ? Key ResponsibilitiesResolve and document Level 2 IT tickets (incident/request) Support installation and maintenance of operating systems, software and applications following standards and processes Manage communication with internal users from request opening to resolution Coordinate with external providers/vendors ensuring compliance with company standards Manage IT assets: network devices, servers, licenses, desktops, printers Manage access to IT tools ensuring security compliance Support server infrastructure, virtualization, communications and security to ensure availability Monitor and manage VMware infrastructure...

Senior Software Engineer – Java (Contractor) Outside IR35 Rate: £400 - £500 per day Duration: 3 Months Plus Start Date: ASAP   As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Contractor at Pulselive, you’ll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real-time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project- and delivery-focused, with no line management or people-leadership responsibilities required.   Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot...

Location: Farnborough / Heathrow Salary: £600-650 per day Duration: 6-12 month contract, possible extension   * Candidates must ideally already be holding UK Clearance to DV level*   About Us Parico is an established technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology.   The Role Parico is seeking a skilled Security Architect to join our dynamic team in tackling complex security challenges across multiple sectors. In this role, you will design and implement robust security architectures that ensure the protection of sensitive data and systems, while guiding the adoption of secure...