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Programme Manager required on an initial 12-month FTC by a leading Financial Services client based in Leeds. This is a hybrid role with 2 days / week on site.

The salary on offer is up to £70,000 + 15% on-target bonus + excellent benefits package.

This is a critical role, responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of multiple complex programmes and projects across a range of business functions. The Programme Manager will ensure alignment with overall group strategy, drive progress toward key goals, and track the realisation of business benefits. You will collaborate closely with the Executive and Management teams, as well as Heads of Portfolio across the Group, ensuring effective stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and delivery assurance.

To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

• Proven track record in leading large-scale, complex transformation programmes
• Strong experience in programme budget management and cost control
• Deep change management expertise across multiple business areas
• Exposure to IT / Operations or Regulatory transformation initiatives
• Recognised Project Management certification (e.g. APM, PMP, Prince2)
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
• Experience managing large cross-functional teams
• Skilled in conflict resolution, risk & issue management, and driving continuous improvement
• Financial Services experience is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth, fast-paced organisation with ambitious goals. The successful candidate will have real autonomy and the chance to lead business-critical transformation initiatives end to end.

You will take ownership of delivering complex, cross-functional programmes, working closely with the Head of Portfolio to identify and prioritise change initiatives. You’ll be responsible for defining scope, objectives and deliverables, creating detailed project plans and timelines, and driving effective resource allocation and budget control. You’ll ensure proactive risk and issue management, and deliver measurable outcomes in line with strategic objectives.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Consulting, and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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