Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: London / Hybrid (2 days in office: Tuesdays and Fridays)
Contract: 6 Months (with potential to extend)

Join Our Client's Dynamic Team!

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for driving governance and operational excellence in the banking industry? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, is seeking a Programme Manager for an exciting 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

What You'll Do:

As the Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and producing governance requirements for Markets Platform stakeholders. Your expertise will support the Business Management Team in creating essential documentation and conducting data analysis in a timely manner. This position will place you at the forefront of both business and technology change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance Reporting: Manage and support the delivery of required outcomes in terms of governance reporting for Platform initiatives.
• Risk Management: Oversee risk reporting and administration, supporting platform leadership with risk management activities, including Audit and Risk & Control Self-Assessment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with internal customers, acting as a trusted business partner for Platform Leads.
• Data and Workforce Planning: Assist with headcount and people data activities, implementing and tracking strategic workforce planning.
• Change Management: Support various change activities, including operating model enhancements and productivity initiatives.
• Documentation and Reporting: Collaborate with Product Owners on QBR write-ups and manage the production of key materials related to delivery, financial, and operational positions.
• Governance & Compliance: Apply governance standards and oversee programme governance, ensuring quality assurance of stage gate deliverables.
• Controls Management: Utilise significant experience in PMO controls, challenging project teams and senior stakeholders as necessary.
• Diverse Stakeholder Management: Navigate and influence a diverse group of senior stakeholders to meet project milestones and address risks, regulatory, and financial issues.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering data-driven programmes or projects, particularly in financial services or highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of data product development, including defining user requirements, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring product-market fit.
• Proven ability to implement and manage data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, compliance, and consistency across platforms.
• Skilled in data integration across systems, with a working knowledge of how to navigate technical and business complexities.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and programme updates clearly and effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Extensive experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving both business and technology teams.
• Familiarity with Surveillance and Trading Controls is advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Jira / Jira Align and PowerBI for planning, tracking, and reporting.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in the banking industry, we want to hear from you! Apply today to embark on this exciting journey with our client.

Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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