Why this job is important

The role requires strong technical software development expertise and project management skills, as well as working knowledge of agile methodologies. In summary, the role acts as a bridge between the business and the development teams, and ensures that the requirements, design, testing, deployment, and support of the products are done according to the specifications and standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Translate product roadmaps into actionable plans, develop program schedules, and align goals with organisational strategies.
• Drive collaboration and communication across teams to deliver world-class solutions.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure program success.
• Allocate and optimize resources effectively across software development.
• Lead software development team meetings, establish KPIs, and track program performance.
• Manage changes in program scope and adapt plans accordingly.
• Define and enforce quality standards to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Seek process improvements and conduct post-project reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and facilitate technical discussions.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships and manage expectations.

The skills & experience needed as Lead Technical Program Manager

• Experience in a Technical Program Manager (TPM) role, responsible for managing the software development technical delivery of various products and projects.

• Familiar working with Agile methodologies.
• Ability to align technology product program goals with organisational objectives, and commitment to quality.
• In-depth understanding of relevant technologies and proficiency in program planning.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to foster collaboration.
• Ability to motivate and guide teams and manage and mentor team members.
• Excellent analytical abilities and flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Lead critical projects and influence technical direction.
• Strategic planning, decision-making, and senior stakeholder management abilities.

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Benefits include:  25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure), private medical health cash plan, income protection, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contribution; plus award winning voluntary flexible benefits (lifestyle, health, wealth, wellbeing).

Kantar Profiles Division!

Unleash your potential at Kantar's Profiles division, home to the world’s largest audience network.

Join our expert team in survey design, sampling methodologies, and data science, we leverage cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with seamless access to real people and unparalleled insights.

Backed by industry-leading anti-fraud technology, our Profiles Audience Network comprises over 170 million individuals, in more than 100 markets worldwide. Our clients include many of the world’s leading brands, who trust us to collect reliable insights.

Be part of a team that shapes the future of panel market research and drives results for brands everywhere!

Some key facts:

• Our team is made up of 600 people globally.
• We are present in 27 countries.
• Profiles currently holds a 10% share in the $3b panel industry but we have ambition, a robust 3-year business plan and the financial backing of our private equity owners (Bain Capital) to grow to be the #1 player in this sector.
• We provide an ideal environment for professional growth, offering:
• A ‘start-up’ atmosphere in which you can make a big impact and get credit for it.
• The chance to learn all aspects of the business and influence the decision-making process.
• The opportunity to network and learn from highly experienced, senior members of our teams from across the business, globally.

Why join Kantar?        

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

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