Program Director

Barclays; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Programme Director to spearhead transformative business initiatives. This role involves overseeing high-impact programmes while ensuring strategic execution and governance across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial services and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. With a commitment to excellence and a hands-on delivery mindset, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of business change at a leading bank. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about driving meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial services is essential.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multi-million-pound business change programmes.
• Engage with senior leadership and manage complex delivery environments.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Change Management

Financial Services Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: Programme Director – Business Change & Transformation

Location: Canary Wharf (2 Days on site)

Contract: 6 Months (With the view to extend)

Overall Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and resilient Programme Director to lead the delivery of a portfolio of complex business change and transformation initiatives at Barclays. This individual will act as the Deputy to the hiring manager, overseeing high-impact programmes at varying stages of maturity — from in-flight delivery to programme closure.

The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping delivery strategy, ensuring execution against Group ExCo-level standards, and managing multi-dimensional change in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multi-million-pound business change programmes across risk, digital credentialing, and organisational transformation
• Operate as deputy to a senior Managing Director, with visibility across multiple workstreams
• Ensure programme governance, status reporting, and risk mitigation are executed to the highest standard
• Engage with stakeholders at senior leadership level, including Managing Directors and ExCo-level executives
• Navigate and stabilise complex delivery environments with ambiguous and shifting priorities
• Drive end-to-end delivery including planning, budgeting, milestone tracking, and benefits realisation
• Identify and manage unconnected risks and dependencies impacting programme success
• Embed best practices for change delivery, with strong process discipline and a hands-on delivery mindset

Desirable Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial services is essential
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, cross-functional transformation programmes
• Strong grasp of risk, control, and governance in large organisations
• Experience in the HR domain (e.g. promotions frameworks, IRM accreditation, digital credentials) is desirable
• Ability to lead business transformation (not just tech-led change)
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adept at working through complex stakeholder and governance structures

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays’ vision and goals.

Hybrid

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Note: Working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to meet business needs.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. This includes enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment), holiday pay, 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and exclusive discounts at a wide range of high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues — from Asda to Zizzi.