Program Manager

HOK Consulting - Technical Recruitment Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead large-scale technology transformation initiatives for a major Tier 1 bank in London. The role involves delivering complex technology programmes in DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have a strong banking background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and be able to communicate effectively. This is a long-term contract position with a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager within large-scale financial services or enterprise environments.
• Strong background in DevOps, Cloud (AWS / Azure), and Infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of complex technology programmes across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure streams.
• Work closely with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage roadmaps, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Engage senior stakeholders, provide clear reporting, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Oversee vendor delivery and ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

DevOps

Cloud Services (AWS / Azure)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Programme Manager (Only Banking experience preferred)

Duration : long-term contract (Inside IR35)

Location : Hybrid (x2‑3 days to London)

No student / PSW visa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead large-scale technology transformation initiatives across DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure domains for a major Tier 1 bank in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of complex technology programmes across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure streams.
• Work closely with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage roadmaps, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Engage senior stakeholders, provide clear reporting, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Oversee vendor delivery and ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager within large‑scale financial services or enterprise environments.
• Strong background in DevOps, Cloud (AWS / Azure), and Infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.