[ref. j41979100] Programme (Program) Manager

Programme Manager - City of London (Hybrid 1- 2 Days in the office) - Law

Employment Type: Full-time

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in programme governance, project execution, and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of successful change and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Management:

• Lead and oversee strategic programmes and ensure benefits are captured, tracked, and realised.
• Coordinate project prioritisation and resource planning aligned with business goals.
• Maintain awareness of inter-project dependencies and mitigate delivery risks.
• Continuously enhance project delivery frameworks and governance in collaboration with PMO leadership.
• Contribute to advancing project methodologies, change management strategies, and digital transformation initiatives.

Project Management:

• Ensure clarity of scope, business requirements, and alignment with objectives.
• Act as primary escalation point for project risks and issues.
• Review, create, and approve all key project documentation (scope, business cases, PIDs, training plans, etc.).
• Track project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
• Perform robust stakeholder communication and ensure successful handover to BAU operations.
• Lead post-project reviews, including lessons learned and benefits realisation.

Line Management:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts.
• Oversee resource allocation and performance management for the project function.
• Set team objectives in collaboration with department leadership.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience.
• MSP and PRINCE2/APM qualified (or equivalent certifications).

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years managing large-scale projects and programmes (Agile and Waterfall).
• Experience in both business and technical delivery environments.
• Strong commercial and financial management expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and PM tools.
• Experience delivering digital transformation and technical change projects.
• Proven ability to manage risk, resources, budgets, and project lifecycles.
• Strong stakeholder and change management expertise.

Attributes:

• Exceptional communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Calm, strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated with excellent time management.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

• £90-97k Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Great Benefits
• New Start of the art offices in the City of London
• Hybrid Working (1-2 days a week in the office)
• Collaborative & Inclusive culture
• Professional development and progression

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