Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite)

Experience Required for Program Manager:

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant IT experience, with at least 5+ years in programme and project management.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes in the banking and financial services sector, particularly within Liquidity, Treasury, or Payments domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programmes focused on Liquidity Management, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, milestone plans, and risk registers; manage dependencies, issues, and change control processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, finance, and compliance to define scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Drive regulatory compliance and support audit readiness by managing documentation, evidence collation, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate Steering Committee and Executive Sponsor meetings, providing updates on programme progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Champion Agile and DevOps methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost management across programme streams.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Liquidity Risk, Cash & Liquidity Management, and Banking Operations.
• Strong command of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
• Expertise in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Clarity, and MS Project.
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence at C-suite and senior executive levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Experience in global delivery models, managing distributed teams across geographies and time zones.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, liquidity stress testing, or Smartstream Real-Time Cash Management is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven innovation in financial services is advantageous.