Senior Program Manager -12 Months FTC

This job is with Winston Taylor, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

About us

At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together. Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. You'll work with leading clients, disruptors, and fast-growth companies, helping them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand. You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations. Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor.

Position summary

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead, develop and line manage a team of seven experienced project management professionals within the Change function. This role combines strong people leadership with hands-on delivery accountability. The post holder will define and embed the change delivery framework in which the team operates, set clear objectives, and drive continuous professional development across the team. In parallel, the role is responsible for shaping, mobilising and delivering complex programs and projects, assembling the right structures, governance, resources and plans to ensure successful execution. The post holder will retain ownership and delivery of selected key programs and projects, while providing oversight, direction and assurance across the wider team portfolio of projects.

Position responsibilities

• Line manage and develop a team of seven project managers, ensuring high performance, strong engagement and ongoing capability growth within the Change function.
• Define, embed and continuously improve delivery frameworks, standards and ways of working across the team.
• Shape, mobilise and deliver complex programmes and projects, translating strategic priorities into structured, executable plans with appropriate governance and resourcing.
• Personally lead key strategic initiatives while providing oversight, direction and assurance across the wider team portfolio.
• Contribute to portfolio governance, planning and assurance, supporting prioritisation, performance tracking and risk management.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver clear, concise reporting on programme performance, delivery risks and resource allocation at a senior level.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

• People leadership and line management: Demonstrable experience in line managing and developing high-performing project management professionals, ideally within a structured Change or delivery function. Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a track record of building effective relationships with direct reports and supporting career development.
• Complex program delivery experience: Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex programs within a professional services or similarly fast-paced environment. Experience in shaping and mobilising programs from inception, including defining scope, governance, resourcing and delivery approach.
• Delivery approach: Strong working knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to pragmatically tailor delivery approaches to suit differing business, stakeholder and project environments.
• Stakeholder management and communication: Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and build credibility with senior stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. Experience managing relationships with external vendors, partners and third parties.
• Qualifications and professional standards: Professional certification in PRINCE2 (or equivalent). Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or equivalent program management certification.

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