When you are part of a $10+ Bn company that’s been voted as the Top Employer by Forbes, you know you can take a few things granted. Like a work life balance, for example. Like having a bouquet of benefits not just for you but for your family too. Like working on some of the most rewarding projects that change our world for better. At HCL we believe, at the end of the day, who we are and how happy we are is because of the people we surround ourselves with.
Started in 1999, HCL in Europe has provided an integrated suite of services — IT services, infrastructure management, engineering and R&D, and business services, to customers throughout Europe. HCL has developed world-class innovations and works closely with customers through Relationships that go Beyond the Contract. Through the years, HCL has won many vital European contracts, putting it at the highest of the ECU Service providers list.
Here is an opportunity is to be part of HCL Tech.
About the Role
As a Program Manager you will play a critical leadership role in delivering complex cloud transformation programs for our largest customers in the UK and EMEA. You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure timely delivery of strategic outcomes, and provide executive-level guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead strategic, multi-million-pound cloud transformation programs with enterprise and public sector clients.
* Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams across engineering, consulting, customer success, and partner ecosystems.
* Develop and maintain project plans, risk management strategies, and stakeholder communication frameworks.
* Own the end-to-end program delivery including governance, reporting, and financial oversight.
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer CxOs and key internal stakeholders.
* Ensure alignment with Google Cloud methodologies and best practices for delivery excellence.
* Mentor and guide junior project managers and consultants within the team.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives for delivery processes and customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 8+ years of program/project management experience, including leadership of cloud, IT, or digital transformation programs, in a customer facing role working with enterprise clients
* Working experience in Program Management on technical cross-functional projects.
* Experience in a software focused program/project management and in the business technology market in IaaS, PaaS, cloud computing and/or emerging technologies.
* Comfortable talking about technical things with business people and business things with technical people. Able to express complex concepts in plain language to reach broader audiences.
* Experience in understanding of architecting and developing large scale distributed systems on Cloud. Experience in managing project schedules, identifying possible issues and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders.
* Take responsibility for release schedules and milestones, keeping up a high velocity in a fast-paced environment. Customer facing experience of discovery, assessment, execution, and operations.
* Strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, tools, and delivery methodologies.
* Proficiency in project governance frameworks such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly at the executive level.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree or MBA.
* Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Cloud Digital Leader).
* Experience working within public sector or regulated industries in the UK or EMEA.
* Direct experience managing or contributing to Google Cloud or Google PSO-led engagements, including cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, or data analytics programs.
* Change management certification (e.g., PROSCI) or Agile program leadership.
* Demonstrated success navigating internal Google processes, tools (e.g., gSuite, Asana, gTrack), or PSO ecosystems.
Certificate of Disability in Force by law 68/99. If you have a valid disability certificate, kindly let us know during the selection process.
Among HCL's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop, and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of HCL.
HCL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Project Management, Consulting, and Information Technology
* Industries
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting
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