Programme Manager
30AI USED FOR30%moving to75%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Programme Manager
Programme Managers and Directors oversee big projects in organizations. They organize teams, timelines and budgets so that large pieces of work get done on time. They work across different departments and with many people to reach shared goals.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Programme CoordinatorAs a Junior Programme Coordinator, you will assist in the planning and execution of projects, gaining valuable experience in project management methodologies and stakeholder engagement.£35,000 - £45,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEProgramme ManagerIn this role, you will manage multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while leading cross-functional teams.£60,000 - £80,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Programme DirectorAs a Senior Programme Director, you will oversee the strategic direction of programmes, influence organisational change, and mentor junior staff.£100,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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