Interim Senior Programme Manager - Investments/Pensions

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and financial services organization is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead strategic change initiatives. This role involves overseeing the full programme lifecycle, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving effective governance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in programme delivery within complex environments and a strong background in financial services. Enjoy a supportive workplace with generous benefits including hybrid working, healthcare, and professional development support.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare (Vitality)

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale change programmes within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong background in financial services or a comparable sector.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full programme lifecycle from planning to benefits realization.
• Develop and execute delivery plans aligning with organizational goals.
• Promote consistency in change delivery through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Programme delivery

Change leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Governance

Job description

Overview

Deliver Strategic Change That Makes a Difference

Interim Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact strategic change within a forward-thinking, award-winning organisation in the investment and financial services sector — pensions, investments, and asset management.

This role is suited to an individual with a strong background in programme delivery and change leadership across complex environments, specifically with experience in pensions, investments or asset management.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Programme Manager, you’ll oversee the full programme lifecycle—from planning and governance through to benefits realisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clear and values-led leadership to ensure effective programme delivery and an enhanced colleague experience.
• Managing complex, multi-disciplinary strategic programmes from inception to completion.
• Developing and executing delivery plans that align with organisational goals.
• Leading stakeholder engagement and coordination across internal teams, external partners, suppliers and Board-level sponsors.
• Driving effective governance, assurance, reporting and benefits tracking through established frameworks.
• Promoting consistency in change delivery across the organisation through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Providing operational oversight and challenge to project sponsors and delivery teams.
• Overseeing risk identification, mitigation planning and issue resolution.
• Ensuring successful outcomes and seamless transition into business-as-usual operations.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines big-picture thinking with hands-on delivery. You will need:

• Extensive experience leading large-scale change programmes within complex, regulated environments.
• A strong background in financial services or a comparable sector.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including Executive and Board levels.
• Expertise in managing interdependencies, governance, benefits realisation and reporting.
• A confident and collaborative leadership style with a focus on building capability across teams.

What’s On Offer

You’ll join a supportive, purpose-led organisation that values innovation, sustainability and long-term thinking. Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (Vitality) and Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme and critical illness cover
• Life assurance (6x salary)
• Hybrid working and on-site gym access
• Cycle to work scheme and sustainable travel incentives
• Generous professional development support, including funded qualifications
• Central Leeds office location, just minutes from the train station
• Discounts at local shops, gyms, restaurants and more

Application & Process

This organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is supported to thrive. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process for any reason, please get in touch and support will be provided throughout.

Interested in delivering meaningful change and leading complex programmes within a progressive and purpose-driven organisation? We’d love to hear from you.