Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation

AICPA-CIMA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Association is seeking an experienced leader to oversee a global digital transformation program, coordinating cross-functional teams and Agile delivery across customer-facing and enterprise systems. You will report to the COO and line-manage a Project Manager, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Hybrid work arrangements support flexibility as you drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder communications while collaborating with IT leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience, including 3+ years as project or program manager for a major global digital transformation.
• Experience leading teams and managing third-party vendor delivery of digital transformation programs.
• PMP or Prince2 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for a global digital transformation including website modernization and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Set up governance structures to oversee progress and ensure compliance with global standards and policies.
• Align program goals with enterprise strategy and executive leadership priorities.
• Support executive and board-level communications and reporting.
• Organize and facilitate all program-level meetings with Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Technical Leads across IT teams.
• Develop a program plan with goals, roadmaps, timelines, budgets and KPIs.
• Champion Agile methods and incremental value delivery across the journey.
• Identify risks and drive risk assessment and mitigation; coordinate dependencies between programs.
• Work with Organizational Change team to develop a change strategy for adoption up to the C-suite.
• Maintain a change management plan and track adoption indicators.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT or related field

Job description

You will oversee the program associated with our global digital transformation efforts and ensure coordination across projects. Working with the Member Platform Committee (MPC) and the Director – Digital Product Management, you will ensure projects align with our strategic goals and meet the required criteria. You will ensure delivery through Agile practices, change management and partner engagement. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and use a Hybrid work schedule. You will line manage a Project Manager.

You Will:

• Lead program management for a global digital transformation program. This program encompasses customer-facing and enterprise-wide programs, including website modernization, enhanced member/student experiences, and the integration of systems to support finance, operations, and data management.
• Set up governance structures to oversee the program progress. Ensure compliance with global standards, policies, and regulatory requirements for both company and third-party teams.
• Align program goals with enterprise strategy and executive leadership priorities.
• Support executive and board-level communications and reporting.
• Organize and facilitate all program-level meetings incorporating Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Technical Leads. Work with IT leadership and technical teams to ensure architectural understanding, data integrity, and security compliance.
• Develop a program plan establishing the goals, roadmaps, timelines, budgets and indicators.
• Champion Agile methodologies delivering incremental value throughout the journey through iterative delivery, continuous improvement processes and adaptive planning.
• Identify program risks and lead risk assessment and risk mitigation efforts to ensure program stays on track. Coordinate dependencies between programs.
• Together with the Organizational Change team, develop a change strategy to improve adoption and engage/influence partners at all levels up to C-suite
• Maintain a comprehensive change management plan and integrate it into the program plan. Track adoption Indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of change efforts.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place to strengthen and sustain the change. Support continuous improvement efforts post-implementation.

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field
• 8+ years of related experience, including 3+ years' experience as a project manager or program manager for a major global digital transformation project
• Experience managing teams and managing third-party vendor delivery of digital transformation programs.
• PMP or Prince2 or equivalent qualification
• Experience using Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and leading development programs using both Agile and Waterfall

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today’s demands, and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges through quality education, resources, and training. Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site .

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants is dedicated to fostering a diverse environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.