Programme Manager - Fixed Term Contract

2 hours, 12 minutes ago
Contract
Lead
Project and Program Management
Target Group

Target Group

Target Group specializes in digital transformation and business process outsourcing, providing operational solutions to enhance customer experiences for top-tier banks and public bodies in the financial services sector.

Diversified Financial Services
1K-5K
Founded 1979

Description

  • Lead and develop a team of Project Managers, providing clear communication, motivation, and succession planning.
  • Own high-impact programmes and portfolios from scoping through delivery and closure.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams at all levels.
  • Ensure programmes and projects are expertly scoped, planned, and delivered to agreed milestones.
  • Deliver programmes on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  • Work with Finance and PMO to maintain accurate financial control, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Support bids, pricing, and commercial negotiations.
  • Run programmes in line with Target’s frameworks, ensuring compliance, control, and responsible risk management.
  • Report progress, escalate risks, and embed lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
  • Promote lean delivery, high performance, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • PM qualification such as APM, Prince2, or equivalent.
  • Experience leading projects using both Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches.
  • Strong programme and project scheduling skills, including MS Project.
  • Track record of delivering work on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Experience developing and leading PMs and Programme Managers.
  • Experience working with KPIs and resource management.
  • Commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets.
  • Experience delivering in outsourced or Financial Services environments (nice to have).
  • BPO experience or offshore team collaboration (nice to have).
  • Exposure to ISO/CMMI, Agile qualifications, or MSP certification (nice to have).

Benefits

  • 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
  • Defined pension contribution scheme with employer match up to 6%, plus salary exchange option.
  • Company paid private medical insurance.
  • Discretionary annual pay review and discretionary annual bonus scheme.
  • Group life assurance and group income protection.
  • Employee discount scheme with retailer discounts and cashback.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, GP24 access, free flu vaccinations, and eye tests.
  • Additional perks including recognition scheme, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and charitable payroll giving.

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