Program Manager

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead the underwriting workbench programme and ensure alignment with ongoing transformation activities. The role requires strong leadership and stakeholder management to deliver complex projects successfully. Responsibilities include defining programme scope, managing budgets, and fostering collaborative cultures. Candidates should have over 5 years' experience in programme management and excellent communication skills. Join a fast-paced team focused on delivering strategic business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in programme management or similar delivery-focused role.
• Strong understanding of programme governance frameworks like MSP, PMI, PRINCE2.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Define programme scope, objectives, and deliverables aligning with business goals.
• Oversee planning, execution, and governance of all projects within the programme.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across business units.
• Communicate programme progress, risks, actions, and decisions to leadership.
• Develop and manage programme budgets and resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic Thinking and Planning

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

Autonomy and high-levels of initiative

Organizational Skills with Strong Execution Focus

Risk Management and Problem Solving

Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills

Job description

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for managing and successfully delivering the underwriting workbench (UWWB) programme and aligning this with other GSI transformation activities.

About the Role

In undertaking this role the Programme Manager will be supported directly by members of the GSI CU team in their defined roles within the UWWB programme, as well as other key business stakeholders. The programme manager will report into the GSI CUO. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive results across multiple complex workstreams, ensuring effective execution, timeliness, and budget compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clear definition of programme scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee planning, execution, and governance of all projects within the programme.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across business units and business functions.
• Use, or improve, the existing governance to communicate programme progress, risks, actions, issues and decisions effectively to executive leadership and the programme steering committee.
• Develop and manage programme budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure cost efficiency and value delivery throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting programme delivery.
• Implement robust escalation and resolution processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with and, where needed, manage external partners – consultants, contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex programmes (typically 5+ years in programme management or a similar delivery focused role).
• Strong understanding of programme governance frameworks (e.g., MSP, PMI, PRINCE2).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with competing priorities.

Required Skills

• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Autonomy and high-levels of initiative
• Organizational Skills with Strong Execution Focus
• Risk Management and Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills

Preferred Skills

• On-time and on-budget delivery of programmes.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement levels.
• Achievement of strategic objectives and business outcomes.
• Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution.