198 Program Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport

Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £50 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £1 m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
• A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £1 ,000 + Bonus + Package
• Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
• Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.

If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more , please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone

Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport

Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £50 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £1 m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
• A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £1 ,000 + Bonus + Package
• Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
• Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.

If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more , please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone

Programme Director, Data Migration & Integration (Life & Pensions)

Location: Midlands (ability to travel locally to client site)

Engagement: Permanent

Are you an experienced leader in data migration and integration programmes , ready to take ownership of complex transformation initiatives and shape delivery at the highest level?

We’re working with a Midlands-based digital transformation consultancy that partners with major organisations in the financial services sector, particularly across Life & Pensions .

In this role, you’ll lead end-to-end delivery of high-profile data migration and integration programmes, set the strategic direction for delivery frameworks and governance, and engage directly with senior client stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale data migration and integration programmes, including post-merger transitions
• Develop and own migration strategies, plans, and roadmaps
• Build trusted relationships with senior client executives and steering committees
• Drive governance, reporting, and assurance across complex delivery portfolios
• Coach and mentor teams to embed best practice and continuous improvement

About You

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data migration and integration programmes
• Strong track record engaging with executive stakeholders and driving delivery excellence
• Background in Life & Pensions or wider financial services preferred
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments
• Familiar with modern data and delivery tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Jira)

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong reputation for delivery and innovation — where you’ll shape strategic outcomes for clients, influence at board level, and help define the future of digital transformation in the financial services sector.

Interested? Apply today!

Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport

Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £50 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £1 m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
• A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £1 ,000 + Bonus + Package
• Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
• Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.

If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more , please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone

Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport

Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £50 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £1 m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
• A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £1 ,000 + Bonus + Package
• Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
• Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.

If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more , please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone

Updraft is a rapidly growing Fintech company based in London. Our mission is to revolutionize the way people manage their finances and empower them to achieve their financial goals. We offer personalized loans and innovative financial services to help individuals pay off credit cards, overdrafts, and other debts.

As a Program Director at Updraft, you'll play a key role in overseeing and driving the success of our strategic initiatives and programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and effective execution of projects, manage program budgets and resources, and monitor and report on program performance. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices to enable the successful delivery of our initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic programs and initiatives from start to finish
• Bring together Existing Systems, Processes and In Process Hiring / Delivery Capability to Ensure Customer Satisfaction.
• The Objective is to align existing Products into a Lending as a Service (LAAS) Strategy while delivering LAAS to the first Global Customer
• This will mean leading the development of new projects from inception through to delivery into a production environment, and to manage all IT capabilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
• Develop and maintain program timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Monitor program progress and proactively identify and address potential risks and issues
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all teams involved in the program
• Track and report on program performance metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements

Your Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Program Director or similar role
• 15+ years overall with a minimum of 10+ years in Large Program Delivery Management in Fintech with MANDATORY experience in delivery of Lending / Loan Management Systems Projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Relevant certifications, such as PMP, are a plus

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Program Director or similar role
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Will be working closely with company founders and executives to charter the Platform for a “Lending as a Service” Business Line
• We welcome applications from all and are fully committed to diversity and equality as an equal opportunities employer.

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Global Transformation Program Director
London - Three-year fixed-term contract
The opportunity
In this newly created role, as Global Claims Transformation Program Director you will lead the end-to-end design, delivery, and success of QBE's Global Claims Transformation initiative across our global operations.

You'll oversee a cross-regional program with a global remit to reimagine and elevate the way we support and resolve claims – ensuring that customers remain at the heart of our claims function.

The Global Claims Transformation Program Director will guide transformation strategy across our regions, managing change initiatives and fostering innovation to deliver measurable outcomes in customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and compliance.

This role can be located in one of our major office locations, of Sydney, New York or London.

Your New Role:

• Leading the Global Claims Transformation Program to achieve all milestones and objectives, fostering a culture of customer excellence and continuous improvement.
• Working with the divisional Claim leaders to gain an understanding of the divisional businesses and their respective needs and goals in the Global Claims Transformation Program.
• Overseeing solution architecture for a consistent approach, emphasising scalability and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborating with executive sponsors, business leaders, IT, and operational teams to enable desired capabilities and maintain consistent stakeholder engagement.
• Championing innovation, process simplification, automation and AI opportunities to uplift operational performance.
• Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators to ensure benefits realisation.
• Driving strategic projects and engaging with stakeholders to deliver transformational change aligned with QBE's business priorities.
• Operating within a matrixed environment and supported by dedicated delivery teams, including existing Global claims resources.

About you:
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced transformation leader with a successful track record in in leading large scale business transformation programs within insurance or financial services sectors. As part of our global transformation team, you'll contribute with experience in:

• Exceptional skillset in building and sustaining strong, collaborative relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, IT professionals.
• Adept at navigating complex, matrixed environments, effectively managing competing priorities, and communicating program progress and benefits to diverse audiences.
• Experienced in working in a technology driven environment.
• Ideally worked across multiple regions and regulatory jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver robust business cases and tangible process improvements, with a focus on AI enabled outcomes for customers, business, and compliance.
• General Insurance claims experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.

Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ).

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
• Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards
Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,

Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:
Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:
QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner:
Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:
Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:
QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility
Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability
At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next?
If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let's make it happen
Skills:
Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Digital Strategy, Influencing, Influencing Others (Inactive), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Negotiation, Persuasion, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management

Application Close Date: 28/10/ :59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

• Develop and curate innovative cocktail menus and beverage lists.
• Lead, train, and inspire the bar team.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Source high-quality spirits, wines, and other beverage ingredients.
• Maintain exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with culinary and management teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Stay current with industry trends and implement new initiatives.
• Conduct regular staff training and development sessions.

• Extensive experience as a Head Bartender, Mixologist, or Beverage Manager.
• Demonstrated creativity in cocktail development and presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability in inventory management and cost control.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., WSET, Cicerone) are a plus.

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans and innovation roadmaps.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and market trends.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and programs.
• Drive the development and launch of new products and services.
• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders and partners.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Develop business cases and proposals for new ventures.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic initiatives.
• Communicate strategic direction and progress to executive leadership and the wider organization.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Strategy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, innovation management, or program leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling new business initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in (Specify relevant industry) is a strong advantage.