Program Manager in London

Program Manager in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
Experis - ManpowerGroup

e are seeking an experienced Enterprise PMO Lead to establish and manage programme governance for a complex strategic transformation programme spanning multiple business units, product teams, technology teams and senior stakeholders. This role is Inside IR35 and Hybrid Onsite for 3 days in London.

The successful candidate will provide executive-level visibility into programme progress, risks, dependencies, decisions and financial performance while driving accountability across multiple workstreams. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced PMO professional who has operated within large global organisations and is comfortable working directly with VP and SVP-level stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme governance

  • Establish and manage programme governance frameworks
  • Define reporting standards, delivery controls and operating rhythms
  • Coordinate leadership reviews, steering committees and governance forums
  • Maintain clear programme decision-making processes

Integrated planning

  • Develop and manage integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams
  • Track milestones, deliverables and critical path activities
  • Identify and manage dependencies across business and technology teams
  • Drive accountability for programme commitments

Risk and issue management

  • Maintain programme RAID logs
  • Lead risk identification, mitigation and escalation activities
  • Drive issue resolution with accountable owners
  • Provide early visibility of delivery risks and impacts

Executive reporting

  • Produce concise executive dashboards and programme reporting
  • Provide clear analysis of progress, risks, dependencies, financial status and decisions required
  • Prepare materials for senior leadership and steering committee reviews

Financial and resource management

  • Track programme budgets and forecasts
  • Monitor resource allocation across workstreams
  • Identify capacity constraints and resource risks
  • Support financial governance activities

Stakeholder management

  • Coordinate programme activity across multiple business units
  • Work with product, technology, operations, risk, compliance and external partners
  • Support senior stakeholder communications and decision-making

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • 10+ years of PMO, programme management or transformation experience
  • Experience managing PMOs for complex enterprise programmes
  • Experience supporting executive governance and steering committees
  • Strong programme controls and reporting expertise
  • Strong risk, dependency and financial management capabilities
  • Experience working across business and technology organisations
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred

  • Financial services or payments industry experience
  • Product and technology transformation experience
  • Regulatory programme experience
  • Experience supporting global programmes across multiple region

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Program Manager in London employer: Experis - ManpowerGroup

Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a strong focus on employee growth, you'll have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to lead transformative data initiatives in a dynamic London setting. Enjoy competitive rates and the chance to make a significant impact within a complex enterprise environment, all while being part of a supportive and inclusive work culture.

Experis - ManpowerGroup

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Experis - ManpowerGroup Recruitment Team