Program Director - Investment Bank

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Southampton is seeking a Senior Program Manager for their Investment Bank division. The role involves managing high-value technology programs, requiring a strong background in capacity management and IT asset lifecycle. Candidates must possess exceptional leadership skills and experience in navigating complex technology transformations within global banking environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-value (£15M+) technology programs in global banking.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in complex technology transformations including cloud, AI, and data.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value technology programs in investment banking.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and compliance in technology transformations.
• Travel to Birmingham, Leeds, and Sheffield offices for stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Capacity Management

IT Asset Lifecycle

Program Governance

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Data and Cyber Security

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Program Director - Investment Bank, Southampton

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

col-wide

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.