Job Description

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 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 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: Utilize experience in PMO controls, challenging project teams and senior stakeholders as necessary.
• Diverse Stakeholder Management: Navigate and influence 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, especially in financial services or 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 knowledge of navigating technical and business complexities.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills, capable of presenting complex data and updates clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Extensive experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology teams.
• Familiarity with Surveillance and Trading Controls is advantageous.

Technical Skills:

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

If you're ready to advance your career and make an impact in the banking industry, apply today! Please note: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application was not successful. However, we may keep your details on file for future opportunities and contact you accordingly.

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