Programme Director

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Programme Director to oversee major technology transformation initiatives. This strategic leadership role focuses on delivering results while engaging with various stakeholders and managing multiple vendors. Candidates should have extensive experience in governance-heavy environments and an ability to unify teams under a shared vision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Programme Director level in financial services.
• Deep understanding of governance-heavy delivery environments.
• Comfortable engaging with C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology transformation programmes.
• Lead complex programmes with multiple dependencies.
• Manage governance: planning, reporting, risk, and finance tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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Client:

TRIA

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

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