Senior Transformation Programme Lead - Financial Services

Wipro Technologies; Telford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro UK seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives for clients. You will plan, govern and deliver across multiple workstreams, coordinating project managers and business analysts to ensure value delivery.

The role emphasises stakeholder management, budget oversight and clear governance. You will report to senior leadership and support business readiness, transition activities and benefits tracking.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience leading complex transformation programmes.
• Strong governance, planning and risk management skills are essential.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and benefits is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformation programmes from planning through to delivery.
• Manage multiple projects and workstreams concurrently.
• Develop programme plans, budgets, governance and reporting.
• Lead Project Managers and Business Analysts.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change requests.
• Drive business readiness, implementation and transition activities.
• Track programme costs, benefits and overall value.
• Build strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Provide clear updates and recommendations to executive teams.

Skills

Life & Pensions experience

Transformation leadership

PMs and delivery teams

Governance, planning & risk

Budgets, forecasts & benefits

Stakeholder management & communication

Agile, Waterfall & hybrid methods

Education

MSP/PRINCE2/PMP qualifications

Job description

Wipro UK seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives for clients. You will plan, govern and deliver across multiple workstreams, coordinating project managers and business analysts to ensure value delivery.

The role emphasises stakeholder management, budget oversight and clear governance. You will report to senior leadership and support business readiness, transition activities and benefits tracking.