663 IT Program Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

A leading global financial institution is undergoing a multi-year transformation to redefine its Target Operating Model across risk and controls, regulatory compliance, process re-engineering, automation, data, technology, and client service. We are seeking a
Contract Project Manager/Business Analyst
to join the Program Execution and Portfolio Management team within the Markets Operations COO Organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic change initiatives, working across products and geographies to deliver impactful transformation.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned projects, including planning, tracking deliverables, and ensuring documentation meets required standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program scope and ensure strategic alignment of requirements.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support transformation initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and resolutions effectively to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert and build strong relationships with business and technology partners.
• Support testing and operational readiness across the program lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve issues across workstreams, driving consistency and simplification.
• Promote adherence to program delivery standards and best practices.
• Deliver change initiatives aimed at reducing operational risk within Markets Operations.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in delivering transformation programs within a large, global financial services firm-ideally in operations, risk, or technology.
• Strong program/project management skills with relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Agile, Lean, Prince2, PMP).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication skills-verbal, written, and presentation-with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Although this role is a 6 month contract there is a high possibility it will extend. This role would be required to be in the office at least 3 days per week in Belfast. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

You’ll need to have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively participate and lead discussions and present material at manager and executive levels, and to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, technology management, business management, or similar.

• Advanced knowledge of Private Wireless Networks deployment processes and the impact thereof on the technical environment.

• Project management certifications including PMP, ITIL, Prince2, MSP, etc.

• 6 or more years of relevant work experience.

• 4-5 years of experience in technical wireless deployment management, preferably in Private 5G or complex cellular enterprise deployments.

• Experience in project planning and providing leadership.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%. Even better if you have:

• 10+ years of Professional Services project delivery leadership.

• Proven success with complex Private 5G deployments.

• Proven ability to engage clients and manage relationships at the C-Level.

•Leadership ability with excellent communications and team building skills across multiple work locations.

• Strong technical acumen to understand and solve complex network and application layer challenges both from a design and problem management perspective

• Own end-to-end program delivery for multi-workstream finance/tax initiatives (e.g., compliance transformations, ERP/ERP-tax engine integrations, statutory reporting upgrades) with clear scope, timelines, and success metrics.

• Partner with Finance, Tax, and IT leaders to translate regulatory and accounting requirements (IFRS/US GAAP, direct/indirect tax, e-invoicing, transfer pricing) into executable roadmaps, managing dependencies, risks, and change impacts.

• Lead governance & controls : run steering committees, track budget/ROI, ensure auditability, and maintain strong internal controls (SOX-ready documentation, policies, and testing evidence).

• Drive execution excellence : manage vendors and cross-functional teams, implement agile/iterative delivery where suitable, oversee UAT/data readiness, and ensure high-quality cutovers and business adoption.

• Report and communicate program health to executives with clear dashboards, escalate issues early, and champion continuous improvement across processes, data, and tooling (e.g., SAP/Oracle, tax engines like Vertex/ONESOURCE, Power BI).

• Overseeing project processes, monitoring the productivity and performance of the project team.
• Managing all aspects of projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring progress of project.
• Reviewing and ensuring adherence to project materials, deliverables, and procedures.

• Experience in tactical and strategic planning.
• Experience updating and future proofing projects.
• Salesforce experience.
• Microsoft Project experience.

A leading global financial institution is undergoing a multi-year transformation to redefine its Target Operating Model across risk and controls, regulatory compliance, process re-engineering, automation, data, technology, and client service. We are seeking a
Contract Project Manager/Business Analyst
to join the Program Execution and Portfolio Management team within the Markets Operations COO Organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic change initiatives, working across products and geographies to deliver impactful transformation.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned projects, including planning, tracking deliverables, and ensuring documentation meets required standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program scope and ensure strategic alignment of requirements.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support transformation initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and resolutions effectively to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert and build strong relationships with business and technology partners.
• Support testing and operational readiness across the program lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve issues across workstreams, driving consistency and simplification.
• Promote adherence to program delivery standards and best practices.
• Deliver change initiatives aimed at reducing operational risk within Markets Operations.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in delivering transformation programs within a large, global financial services firm-ideally in operations, risk, or technology.
• Strong program/project management skills with relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Agile, Lean, Prince2, PMP).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication skills-verbal, written, and presentation-with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Although this role is a 6 month contract there is a high possibility it will extend. This role would be required to be in the office at least 3 days per week in Belfast. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

• Own end-to-end program delivery for multi-workstream finance/tax initiatives (e.g., compliance transformations, ERP/ERP-tax engine integrations, statutory reporting upgrades) with clear scope, timelines, and success metrics.

• Partner with Finance, Tax, and IT leaders to translate regulatory and accounting requirements (IFRS/US GAAP, direct/indirect tax, e-invoicing, transfer pricing) into executable roadmaps, managing dependencies, risks, and change impacts.

• Lead governance & controls : run steering committees, track budget/ROI, ensure auditability, and maintain strong internal controls (SOX-ready documentation, policies, and testing evidence).

• Drive execution excellence : manage vendors and cross-functional teams, implement agile/iterative delivery where suitable, oversee UAT/data readiness, and ensure high-quality cutovers and business adoption.

• Report and communicate program health to executives with clear dashboards, escalate issues early, and champion continuous improvement across processes, data, and tooling (e.g., SAP/Oracle, tax engines like Vertex/ONESOURCE, Power BI).

You’ll need to have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively participate and lead discussions and present material at manager and executive levels, and to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, technology management, business management, or similar.

• Advanced knowledge of Private Wireless Networks deployment processes and the impact thereof on the technical environment.

• Project management certifications including PMP, ITIL, Prince2, MSP, etc.

• 6 or more years of relevant work experience.

• 4-5 years of experience in technical wireless deployment management, preferably in Private 5G or complex cellular enterprise deployments.

• Experience in project planning and providing leadership.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%. Even better if you have:

• 10+ years of Professional Services project delivery leadership.

• Proven success with complex Private 5G deployments.

• Proven ability to engage clients and manage relationships at the C-Level.

•Leadership ability with excellent communications and team building skills across multiple work locations.

• Strong technical acumen to understand and solve complex network and application layer challenges both from a design and problem management perspective