Strategic Change Programme Lead

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Programme Manager to lead complex change initiatives aligned to strategic objectives. The role requires coordinating multi-year programmes, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and to governance standards, while engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The position focuses on delivering high-impact programmes and embedding change across the organisation, with emphasis on risk management, reporting and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing change programmes ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior management and partners.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project plans and governance.
• Risk management, issue tracking and dependency management across programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead change programmes to support strategic objectives and ensure delivery within time, budget and quality.
• Develop and manage comprehensive programme plans including scope, timelines and resources.
• Communicate progress to senior stakeholders and project teams to align needs and expectations.
• Lead project teams, ensuring proper resourcing and capability to deliver objectives.
• Manage programme budgets and create regular progress reports on status and outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies across the portfolio.

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Programme Manager to lead complex change initiatives aligned to strategic objectives. The role requires coordinating multi-year programmes, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and to governance standards, while engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The position focuses on delivering high-impact programmes and embedding change across the organisation, with emphasis on risk management, reporting and stakeholder alignment.