Programme Director

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Programme Director / Transformation Director in Financial Services to lead technology transformation initiatives. This hybrid role requires expertise in governance environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex multi-vendor projects. The position offers a six-figure salary and significant responsibilities within the Transformation Management Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Programme Director in complex financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of governance-heavy delivery environments.
• Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders and unify delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology transformation programmes.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure benefits realisation across the organisation.
• Lead complex programmes with multiple dependencies and workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Job description

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Programme Director / Transformation Director – Financial Services / Insurance

Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Leeds)

Six figure salary + bonus + benefits

Are you an experienced Programme Director with a strong background in financial services technology transformation and a passion for structured, high-impact delivery? We're hiring for a newly created strategic role within a newly formed Transformation Management Office, following a major technology restructure.

About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale technology transformation programme managing both internal delivery teams and coordinating with Systems Integrators (SIs) and SaaS vendors. This is a strategic leadership role, designed to steer cross-functional teams, keep stakeholders aligned, and ensure benefits realisation across the organisation.

This isn’t just about delivery it’s about engagement, communication, and bringing people on the journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, intertwined programmes with multiple dependencies and workstreams
• Operate within a structured Delivery Framework
• Oversee programmes using a waterfall approach, incorporating agile elements (e.g. backlogs, epics) where appropriate
• Manage all aspects of governance: planning, stage gates, reporting, risk, issues, and finance tracking
• Ensure all activity aligns to six structured stage gates from request for change through to project closure
• Own relationships with key vendors, managing Statements of Work and ensuring effective delivery
• Provide clarity and structure to internal teams, while solving problems and elevating delivery from tactical to strategi

Your Background:

• Proven experience operating at Programme Director level in complex financial services organisations
• Deep understanding of governance-heavy delivery environments
• Comfortable navigating regulated, structured settings and engaging with C-level stakeholders
• Able to unify multiple delivery partners and vendors under one strategic vision
• A natural communicator and motivator, with excellent problem-solving and people leadership skills
• Strong understanding of technical delivery, digital transformation, and enterprise-level SaaS programmes

If you’re ready to lead major programmes that deliver meaningful change and have the gravitas to operate at the highest levels while staying close enough to the detail to lead with credibility this is the role for you.

Programme Director / Transformation Director – Financial Services / Insurance