Program Manager

eTeam; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 20,454,000 - 23,122,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is recruiting a Programme Delivery Manager in Sheffield to lead end-to-end, large-scale programmes within a regulated financial services environment. Hybrid work, 3 days on site, paying £482 per day (PAYE through Umbrella).

You will establish governance, manage budgets and risks, align with business objectives, and handle stakeholder relationships at senior levels. Proven experience in transformation programmes in banking or FS is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex programmes within large enterprises.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously with delivery focus.
• Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Excellent stakeholder management with executive-level influence.
• Financial management: budgeting, forecasting, cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic programmes, ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and benefits are achieved.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, roadmaps, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and teams for aligned execution across the lifecycle.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting, escalation and decision processes.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, resources, and financial controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and suppliers.
• Provide programme updates to executives and steering committees.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Support business readiness activities including communications and training.
• Promote best practice in programme management across the organisation.
• Facilitate strategic decision-making with insights into performance, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Hybrid delivery

Financial management

Governance & risk

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

PM certifications (MSP/PRINCE2/PMP)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Azure DevOps

MS Office

Job description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you

Role Title: Programme Delivery Manager

Location: Sheffield

Pay Rate: £482 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)

Hybrid: 3 days onsite/week

Sector: Banking, Financial services, Insurance, or Regulated sectors.

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale strategic programmes across a dynamic and regulated enterprise environment.
• This role will be responsible for overseeing multiple interconnected projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing key stakeholder relationships, and driving successful programme outcomes from initiation through to completion.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering transformational change programmes, ideally within the financial services sector, where governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational resilience are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic programmes, ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and benefits are successfully achieved.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans, roadmaps, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and project teams to ensure alignment and effective execution across the programme lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring appropriate reporting, escalation, and decision-making processes.
• Manage programme budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, and financial controls.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, business leaders, technology teams, and third-party suppliers.
• Drive programme reporting and provide regular updates to executive leadership and steering committees.
• Ensure programme delivery adheres to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and organisational standards.
• Support business readiness activities, including communications, training, operational transition, and benefits realisation.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice programme management methodologies across the organisation.
• Facilitate strategic decision-making by providing insight into programme performance, risks, and opportunities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant experience delivering complex programmes within large enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously while maintaining delivery quality and control.
• Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at executive level.
• Strong financial management capabilities, including budget planning, forecasting, and cost control.
• Demonstrable experience managing programme governance, risk management, and regulatory oversight.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across business and technology domains.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in project and programme management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience delivering digital transformation, operational resilience, risk, regulatory, technology, data, or infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and governance requirements applicable to financial institutions.
• Professional certifications such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile Practitioner, SAFe, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities.
• Highly organised and delivery-focused.
• Able to operate effectively in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing ambiguity.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Committed to driving successful business outcomes through effective programme leadership.