Program Director - Investment Bank

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Investment Banking to lead high-value technology programs. This role requires strong experience in capacity management and IT asset lifecycle, with a responsibility to navigate regulatory requirements while ensuring successful stakeholder management and program execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-value (£15M+) technology programs in global banking.
• Expertise in handling complex technology transformations, including cloud and AI.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience at C-suite levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage data and cyber security programs within Investment Banks.
• Ensure effective governance and risk management of technology transformations.
• Oversee budget management for technology programs to ensure cost optimization.

Skills

Program governance

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial expertise

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Program Manager for Investment Bank.

This role requires travel to Birmingham, Leeds, and Sheffield offices at least 2 days a week.

We need someone with strong experience in Capacity Management or IT Asset Lifecycle.

Someone who has managed data and cyber security programs within Investment Banks.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing high-value (£15M+) technology programs in global banking.
• Strong background in program governance, risk management, and agile methodologies.
• Expertise in handling complex technology transformations, including cloud, AI, data, or enterprise platforms.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working at C-suite and executive levels.
• Strong financial and budget management expertise, ensuring cost optimization and ROI-driven execution.
• Ability to navigate regulatory and compliance requirements in financial or enterprise environments.