Programme & Change Execution Manager

Deutsche Bank; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension package

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Deutsche Bank is recruiting for a Programme & Change Execution Manager in the UK. The role sits within the Central Programme Management team and focuses on delivery planning, governance reporting, and stakeholder coordination across business, infrastructure and technology.

The role requires strong portfolio management experience, end-to-end delivery in large-scale technology projects within banking, and an ability to lead a small PMO/portfolio team.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio management and oversight for a complex set of programmes and projects.
• Support Program Leads to develop detailed delivery plans and execution approach.
• Track delivery milestones, spend and benefits delivery for effective delivery assurance.
• Set up and run processes to enhance delivery success and coordinate governance updates.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and mitigating actions across programmes.

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title Programme & Change Execution Manager

Location Birmingham

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

What we’ll offer you

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

You will be part of the Central Programme Management team, providing portfolio management and oversight for a complex and varied set of programmes and projects. You will support Program Leads to develop detailed delivery plans and execution approach.

Provide effective delivery assurance by tracking delivery milestones, spend, and benefits delivery.

Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigating actions across programme.

Set up and run processes to enhance the overall delivery success of the portfolio, and coordinate and prepare key governance updates including upwards reporting to programme operating and steering committees, and central forums.

Discover and demonstrate ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of delivery, with a critical eye on effective risk management. In addition, track programme goals and key performance indicators to measure success.

Prepare materials to support regular and ad-hoc senior executive communications and regulatory engagement as required and actively manage stakeholders to ensure close collaboration across business, infrastructure functions and technology as well as with other related investment programs. You will also be responsible for the leadership of a small team of PMO / Portfolio Managers

Your skills and experience

Experience across Programme and Portfolio management in Transformation.

Ideally, experience in Operations / KYC / Client Data within a Banking institution

End to End Agile experience in large scale technology delivery in financial institutions is preferred.

Experience in a Management Consulting or In-house Transformation team is desirable

Ability to handle multiple and often competing tasks under tight deadlines.

Strong Communication skills and Stakeholder management across global teams coupled with a track record demonstrating a proactive approach and ‘can do’ attitude within a wider team.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

How we’ll support you

Coaching and support from experts in your team

A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers .

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss.

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