444 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,

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham.

This role has the responsibility for delivering assigned programs to the requirements of cost, time and quality and for ensuring that Saab Seaeye is recognised as a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence within Saab UK and the wider Saab business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of assigned Saab Seaeye Programs meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements

• Deliver program to customer contractual requirements

• Deliver benefits in line with program business case

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Report project status to internal and external stakeholders including customers and project boards

• Ensure adherence to the applicable Saab Project delivery processes

• Ensure adherence to appropriate risk management and financial control tools during program execution

• Lead, manage and guide a cross functional program delivery team

• Take a leading role in the Saab UK and Saab Group Project Management community

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice program and project management methodologies

• Be a recognised leader by being accountable, holding others accountable and driving delivery

• Enable a collaborative culture by encouraging communication and team work.

• Support the Saab Seaeye organisation generally in developing new business opportunities

• Proactively ensure alignment with other Program Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate.

• To supervise all reporting staff so as to effectively, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities to meet required deadlines.

• To assess, identify and monitor staff skills and training requirements to avoid exposure and skill shortages to the business.

• To assess and monitor workloads, efficiency, holiday and effectively manage staff resource levels and report potential shortfalls.

• To ensure staff time management is effectively managed in line with company time and attendance procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience.

• Professional Project Management Qualification (e.g. Prince 2).

• Experience of delivering technically complex projects in the subsea industry, ideally related to the Defence sector.

• The ability to deal with and inspire confidence in multiple senior stakeholder both internally and externally.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager - New Ways of Working (TSA / TSR)

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager to lead a New Ways of Working initiative. 

*** Must Have Telco experience ***

Key Details:

• Rate: £450 per day
• Status: Outside IR35
• Start: Immediate
• Location:  x2 days a week london 
• Sector: Industry agnostic

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager
• Strong background in TSA / TSR (this is essential) 
• Track record of delivering change / transformation projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Comfortable working across industries and adapting to new environments

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to drive meaningful change in a New Ways of Working programme .

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,

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham.

This role has the responsibility for delivering assigned programs to the requirements of cost, time and quality and for ensuring that Saab Seaeye is recognised as a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence within Saab UK and the wider Saab business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of assigned Saab Seaeye Programs meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements

• Deliver program to customer contractual requirements

• Deliver benefits in line with program business case

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Report project status to internal and external stakeholders including customers and project boards

• Ensure adherence to the applicable Saab Project delivery processes

• Ensure adherence to appropriate risk management and financial control tools during program execution

• Lead, manage and guide a cross functional program delivery team

• Take a leading role in the Saab UK and Saab Group Project Management community

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice program and project management methodologies

• Be a recognised leader by being accountable, holding others accountable and driving delivery

• Enable a collaborative culture by encouraging communication and team work.

• Support the Saab Seaeye organisation generally in developing new business opportunities

• Proactively ensure alignment with other Program Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate.

• To supervise all reporting staff so as to effectively, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities to meet required deadlines.

• To assess, identify and monitor staff skills and training requirements to avoid exposure and skill shortages to the business.

• To assess and monitor workloads, efficiency, holiday and effectively manage staff resource levels and report potential shortfalls.

• To ensure staff time management is effectively managed in line with company time and attendance procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience.

• Professional Project Management Qualification (e.g. Prince 2).

• Experience of delivering technically complex projects in the subsea industry, ideally related to the Defence sector.

• The ability to deal with and inspire confidence in multiple senior stakeholder both internally and externally.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

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