Programme Director - Business Transformation FTC

Harvey Nash Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Programme Director for a fixed-term role focused on driving strategic transformation. The role includes leading change initiatives across multiple streams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in program delivery and business transformation within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Current experience at Programme Director level, reporting to COO/CEO.
• Proven track record in complex transformation in regulated financial services.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-stream, complex transformation programmes.
• Drive product simplification and process optimisation.
• Engage senior stakeholders and influence executives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Business transformation

Regulatory frameworks

Agile methodologies

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Programme Director - Business Transformation FTC

Employer Harvey Nash Plc Location United Kingdom Salary 120000.00 - 150000.00 GBP Annual + + benefits Closing date 30 Jun 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Banking Responsibilities Accounting Position/Level CEO Contract Type Permanent Language English

NB - THIS IS A SALARIED FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR AN INITIAL 2 YEARS

Harvey Nash is delighted to be working with a leading financial services organisation undergoing significant strategic transformation. They're seeking an Interim Programme Director to lead a portfolio of high-impact change initiatives across business operations, new ways of working and technology. This is a senior Director level role reporting into C-level with end-to-end ownership of the transformation programme delivering enterprise-wide impact.

The Role:

• Lead multi-stream, complex transformation programmes across the wider business
• Drive product simplification, and process optimisation as part of their operating model redesign
• Oversee digital and technology-enabled change, including CRM adoption & enhancement
• Ensure alignment with FCA/PRA/SMCR/Consumer Duty requirements
• Engage senior stakeholders, influence execs and board members

We want to hear from candidates who are working to C-level directly, and meet the exact criteria below:

• Current experience at Programme Director level - reporting to COO/CEO level.
• Proven & current track record of delivering complex transformation programmes in regulated financial services (banking, insurance, asset/wealth management, fintech).
• Experience delivering business operational transformation rather than only Tech.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk/compliance structures (FCA etc)
• Strong grasp of business operations re-design, business transformation, and business/IT integration
• Experience working with Agile/SAFe/hybrid models; PRINCE2 or PMP beneficial
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Based local to Glasgow for onsite working - this is NOT a remote opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to shape strategic transformation at the highest level within a respected FS brand.

PLEASE APPLY WITH CV ONLY IN THE FIRST INSTANCE - WE ARE UNABLE TO DISCUSS THIS ROLE WITHOUT A CANDIDATE CV.

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