Expleo Group
Programme Manager - Energy and Utilities
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Programme Manager - Energy and Utilities
We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major cybersecurity and compliance improvement programme.The role focuses on strengthening cyber resilience, governance, and assurance in a regulated operational environment.
You will manage a high‑profile programme, working closely with client leaders, operational teams, and technical specialists. Strong consultancy experience and a background in cyber governance, compliance uplift, assurance, and business change are essential. Knowledge of CAF and ideally eCAF is highly beneficial. This is a client‑facing leadership role that requires strong delivery discipline, clear communication, and the ability to drive progress across multiple workstreams.
Responsibilities
Lead the cybersecurity and compliance improvement programme for a key client in the water sector. Build and maintain integrated programme and project plans aligned to milestones, dependencies, and regulatory priorities. Set up and run governance structures, including steering groups, RAID management, reporting, and decision forums. Coordinate delivery across client teams, SMEs, operational staff, suppliers, and third parties. Identify, track, and escalate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. Shape and support the delivery of remediation and improvement plans following assessments or assurance activities. Manage budgets, forecasting, and resource planning. Ensure deliverables meet required quality levels and comply with regulatory and client expectations. Work closely with cybersecurity and operational teams to align technical, business, and operational needs. Contribute insights to support the growth of the Expleo Cybersecurity Practice.
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience in Programme Management, Business Change, IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or similar. Project/programme management certifications (PRINCE2, APM, MSP, PMP, etc.). Knowledge of CAF, eCAF, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks (highly desirable).
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Essential Skills
Strong programme governance and structured delivery management experience. Ability to define strategy, direction, and long‑range plans for multi‑workstream programmes. Good understanding of cyber governance, compliance, assurance, and control improvement. Practical experience with CAF and ideally eCAF‑related delivery. Ability to apply structured delivery methods in regulated environments. Strong leadership, communication, and self‑management skills. Confident influencer who can engage senior stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft tools and standard governance/reporting tools. High attention to detail and strong quality focus.
Desired Skills
Understanding of cybersecurity challenges across IT and OT environments. Knowledge of operational resilience and service continuity considerations. Consultancy background with strong client relationship skills. Experience with supplier coordination or cross‑functional transformation. Ability to turn high‑level objectives into structured plans and governance outputs.
Experience
Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams across business, IT, operations, and suppliers. Experience in regulated or critical national infrastructure environments (desirable). Experience in water, utilities, energy, or other CNI sectors. Strong experience in governance, reporting, and stakeholder management. Proven cybersecurity‑related delivery experience (compliance uplift, assurance, remediation, policy, etc.). Experience working across technology, operational, business, and supplier landscapes. Background in CNI‑regulated sectors (highly desirable). Experience with infrastructure, operational resilience, or transformation programmes is beneficial. Consultancy or professional services delivery experience is an advantage. Experience in programme or project delivery, ideally with large, complex, or multi‑workstream initiatives Evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience supporting regulatory, assurance, or compliance‑driven programmes.
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Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
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