Programme Manager

Who we are

We build game-changing products and scalable software in the online betting space. Across the globe, our cross-functional teams create online gaming platforms as well as betting solutions that reach hundreds of thousands of users daily.

Your mission

As a Programme Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful products and services by leading strategic programmes and complex projects. You'll collaborate across teams to align initiatives with broader organisational goals and ensure meaningful business outcomes.

You’ll be part of the Enterprise Portfolio Management team, a collaborative, diverse, and efficient function that supports Portfolio, Programme, and Project delivery. With a strategic mindset and an agile approach, you’ll provide clarity, guidance, and leadership to help your teams succeed while ensuring initiatives stay aligned to our vision and values.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of strategic programmes and complex projects, ensuring governance and alignment with business objectives.
• Proactively identify and manage dependencies, risks, and constraints to ensure successful outcomes.
• Take ownership and accountability for both individual and team results.
• Mentor and support your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Model change leadership, seeking opportunities to improve processes, team dynamics, and efficiency.
• Challenge the status quo and drive innovation within your teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Influence and gain alignment from cross-functional teams through open, honest, and proactive communication.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure that projects align with broader strategic goals and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Keep a big-picture view while guiding your team toward delivering high-impact work.
• Communicate project and programme updates clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Take the lead in cultivating a culture of ownership, accountability, and quality delivery.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others while maintaining a supportive and positive team culture.
• Strong understanding of business context and how to connect your team’s work to organisational strategy.
• Foresight to anticipate challenges and take proactive steps to solve them.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to influence decisions and foster effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence to support your team’s development and autonomy.
• Experience managing large, complex, and high-impact projects, with a focus on results and change leadership.
• Adaptability and the ability to navigate shifting priorities in an agile environment.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to any audience.
• Familiarity with agile principles, iterative development, and project management frameworks like PMP, Prince2, or Scrum.
• Experience managing multiple initiatives with agility and flexibility.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as the Atlassian Suite, MS Project, and MS Visio.
• Proactive mindset and the ability to identify and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Relevant degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g., IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business), this is a plus.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile Scrum Master), also a plus.
• Experience in line management, this would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• Private life and health insurance for you and your family.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere for eligible employees.
• Learning Pocket for personal development.
• A hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• 3 volunteering paid days each year.
• Generous referral programme.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Private Pension Scheme (Opt-in).

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Our Beliefs and Commitment to You!

We value creativity and innovation from our diverse team. The Workshop welcomes candidates of all genders, orientations, disabilities, races, ages, nationalities, and beliefs. Great ideas come from great people who thrive on being empowered to improve our products and processes!

Our DNA:

At The Workshop, we foster an inclusive and multicultural environment where diversity is celebrated. With more than 300 employees from 40 nationalities speaking nearly 30 languages, our offices in Málaga, Madrid and London focus on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and well-being initiatives.

Our Culture:

The spirit of play has always been part of our blueprint at The Workshop. Our journey began with a passion for reinventing the player experience. Today, we continue to build and deliver exceptional online betting products for our partners and their players. Excellence is our standard. We set the bar high for ourselves to deliver software and products that stand the test of time. With our signature rebellious spirit and a love for challenges, we are driven to solve the unsolvable. We don't just develop software; we build the future of online betting.

Why join

Join our team and you will thrive in an environment led by:

• Global Innovation: Join a dynamic company pioneering cutting-edge technology worldwide with an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous growth.
• Personal Growth: Explore new opportunities through internal mobility programs.
• Well-being Support: Benefit from initiatives promoting work-life balance and personal development.
• Community Impact: Influence the tech community inside and outside of The Workshop and mentor others as we shape the future together.