Job Specifications
Programme Manager - Digital Twin
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: London (Minimum 3 days in the office)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead and manage a comprehensive program focused on developing 3D visualization workflows for a large, new urban city marketing initiative. This role will oversee multiple project streams—content and program management, digital design guidelines, technology infrastructure (pipeline development, data asset management, and web-based guideline services)—and ensure seamless coordination with the team managing film and CGI production. The ultimate goal is to build a robust Unreal Engine–based digital twin and supporting assets to drive ongoing marketing and media efforts.
Own the end-to-end delivery of this multi-workstream programme, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment across all components
Work with the Production Director in the Middle East to define and maintain overall governance structures, reporting frameworks, and workflows to support and control delivery at scale and be a key conduit between the Regional team and the London and offshore delivery teams.
Shape programme direction in line with evolving business objectives, and respond to change without compromising delivery outcomes.
Lead & Support Project Managers/Producers across multiple workstreams.
Ensure accurate and proactive reporting to the Production Director and Journey leadership
Operational Management
Own programme resource planning, financial oversight, and budget tracking across internal teams and external vendors, and support the Production Director in creating an accurate view of the entire programme.
Ensure delivery teams are operating within robust and scalable workflows, adapting as the programme evolves.
Champion structured project governance and recommend process improvements to support sustained delivery.
Work with the Project leadership to identify, implement, and improve the tools and processes used to manage work and assets.
Stakeholder Leadership
Act as a contact point for client leadership, internal stakeholders, and external delivery partners on programme streams.
Provide visibility and clarity around risk, progress, scope, and dependencies across key programme streams.
Ensure expectations are well managed and delivery remains focused on long-term value and user impact.
What We’re Looking For:
Program Management Expertise
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, multi-project programs within the 3D visualization, gaming, VFX, or related technology sectors.
3D Production Knowledge
Familiarity with 3D production pipelines, real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unreal Engine), data asset management, and content creation workflows.
Media & Marketing Background
Understanding of marketing and media production processes (film, CGI, interactive content), ideally within an urban development or architectural context.
Technical Aptitude
Proven ability to oversee technical teams and ensure alignment between design, technology, and business objectives.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Strong leadership skills to manage diverse teams (designers, technical developers, producers, project managers) and partner with multiple stakeholders.
Financial & Contract Management
Experience in handling large budgets and complex vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and third-party management.
Communication & Collaboration
Exceptional communication skills to convey strategic plans, requirements, and technical concepts across varying levels of the organization.
Why This Role?
As Programme Manager, you’ll work with the Production Director and Delivery leads to shape and manage the overall Programme of an innovative project
Work at the Crossroads of Digital and Delivery – Combine product thinking, operational rigor, and stakeholder leadership.
The opportunity to contribute to a growing team, influencing how large scale projects are managed by the business
About the Company
Journey is a global design and innovation studio pioneering multidimensional experiences (MDX) that transform how people perceive, engage and interact with the world. With studios in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai, we blend strategy, design, technology and narrative to create sensory-rich journeys that ignite emotion and deepen connections between people, brands and culture. Our innovative Experience Stack draws on expertise in physical design, lighting, live & immersive, and emerging technology to deliv...
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