Programme Manager required on a permanent basis for a high-growth wealth management firm, based flexibly from their Swindon HQ.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a delivery-focused transformation professional with a proven track record of leading complex operational change within financial services. You'll play a key role in supporting the firm's next phase of growth, leading strategic transformation programmes and projects which underpin its value creation plan.
This role is intentionally flexible and could involve leading a major programme workstream or taking full ownership of strategic transformation projects, depending on business priorities. We're seeking someone who is adaptable, commercially minded and comfortable delivering across a varied portfolio of operational and regulatory change.
You will own a portfolio of complex, cross-functional operational transformation initiatives, taking accountability for end-to-end delivery from mobilisation through to benefits realisation. Operating at the portfolio interface, you will ensure programmes and projects remain aligned to strategic priorities, managing cross-programme dependencies while providing robust governance across the wider change portfolio.
Working closely with executive stakeholders, you will define programme objectives, governance frameworks, delivery roadmaps and KPIs, ensuring successful outcomes and measurable business benefits. You'll proactively manage budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and RAID, while maintaining clear reporting and ensuring delivery remains aligned to strategic objectives throughout the programme lifecycle.
To be considered for this position applicants must have the following:
- Operated at Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager level
- Financial Services background (Wealth Management a plus)
- Proven delivery of complex, multi-stream operational transformation programmes in fast-paced, Agile environments
- Project management qualification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile etc)
- Deep understanding of programme lifecycles, change frameworks and delivery methodologies
- Experience prioritising change and managing resources at scale
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead large cross-functional teams
- Confident managing risk, budgets and delivery plans
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous and evolving environments
- Resilient, organised and delivery-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused, career-motivated Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager with strong cross-functional leadership experience to join a business entering an exciting growth phase, driving real value and delivering meaningful change.
As a senior leader, you will lead and develop high-performing delivery teams, including Project Managers and cross-functional teams, creating a collaborative, accountable and results-focused culture. You'll support capability development across the change function, influence senior stakeholders, resolve complex challenges, drive effective decision-making and embed continuous improvement across the transformation portfolio.
The change portfolio spans both standalone strategic projects and workstreams within larger transformation programmes, covering a broad range of operational and regulatory initiatives. As a mid-sized organisation, the culture is collaborative, hands-on and outcome-focused, with teams working closely together to deliver meaningful business change rather than operating in silos.
This is a permanent role offering a salary of £75,000–£84,000, plus a 15% on-target bonus and an excellent benefits package.
Pay: £75,000.00-£84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swindon (Wiltshire, South West Region)
