Programme Manager

Sunderland, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on orchestrating complex programmes and bringing clarity to chaos? At tombola, we're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join our growing Strategic Operations team.
In this pivotal role, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects--supporting cross-functional teams from idea to delivery. If you're someone who can navigate moving parts, wrangle stakeholders, and drive real progress, this might just be your next adventure.
Why Work With Us?
At tombola, we're not your typical tech company--we're a close-knit community driven by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right thing. As part of the Flutter Entertainment family, we blend start-up spirit with global scale.
? Competitive salary & bonus opportunities
Freedom to own your space and influence real change
Private healthcare
Flexible hybrid working model
Big challenges, bigger impact
What You'll Be Doing
As Programme Manager, you'll take the lead on tombola's major programmes--aligning vision with execution and ensuring everything runs like clockwork:
? Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver programme objectives
? Own our portfolio dashboard--ensuring visibility, consistency, and control
? Drive Jira tooling to enhance tracking and reporting across initiatives
? Partner with stakeholders across Product, Support, and Flutter functions
? Lead planning, progress tracking, and risk mitigation
? Manage budgets, resources, timelines, and scope changes with precision
? Facilitate "lessons learned" sessions to improve future delivery
? Communicate clearly, regularly, and with impact at all levels
What We're Looking For
? 5+ years of proven project/programme delivery experience
? Confident in Agile environments (certification a bonus, but not required)
? Able to operate at scale and align projects to strategic business goals
? Experience working in online, eCommerce, or fast-paced digital organisations
? Excellent stakeholder management--especially with senior leaders
? Skilled in Jira and related reporting tools
? Strong organisational instincts and a talent for balancing detail with big-picture thinking
You'll Thrive Here If You're...
Naturally curious with a passion for continuous improvement
A collaborative team player who builds trust and brings people together
A creative problem-solver with a head for complexity and a heart for simplicityHigh-energy, resilient, and not afraid to challenge (or be challenged)
? A confident communicator who can adapt to all kinds of stakeholders
If this sounds like the kind of role--and culture--you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape what's next at tombola.
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We're ambitious, we're growing quickly and we're looking for awesome people to join our already awesome team. #tombolalife is a lot of fun - we take pride in what we do, we work hard and we work together. We're excited about the future and the team that will make an impact.
Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
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Flexible Working
Free Food
Free Parking
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Laptop
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
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Leadership
James Conway
Director of Technology
Engineering principles
AGILE PROCESS
CODE REVIEWS
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
CONTINUOUS DELIVERY
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
MENTORING
MICRO SERVICES
PAIR PROGRAMMING
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TEST DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
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  • Job Id
    JD3443356
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sunderland, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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