We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a major global transformation programme for a leading international financial services group. This is a high-profile interim opportunity, with potential to convert into a permanent role.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for delivering a multi-year, £multi-million programme to replace and consolidate core back-office systems across the UK and US operations. The programme is critical to aligning operating models across regions, driving efficiency, and enabling global growth.
This role goes beyond IT delivery – it requires someone with the vision, leadership, and influence to manage complex business change and bring together diverse stakeholders across geographies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of a £9M transformation programme over 3 years.
* Drive the replacement of multiple legacy back-office systems with a single global platform.
* Develop and implement a robust programme plan that captures both business and IT responsibilities.
* Engage, align, and influence senior stakeholders including divisional COOs, CFOs, and CIOs.
* Provide inspirational leadership to project teams, energising and aligning resources across regions.
* Ensure successful delivery of programme milestones (first US go-live targeted in 12 months).
* Balance IT implementation with business change, process alignment, and operating model improvements.
* Chair steering committees and provide clear, trusted updates to executive sponsors.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven track record of leading complex transformation programmes (c. £5M–£10M+).
* Strong experience in business change as well as IT delivery.
* Knowledge of the reinsurance or broader insurance sector (enough to hold informed conversations with senior stakeholders).
* Gravitas, credibility, and maturity to engage with C-level stakeholders.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills – able to articulate a compelling vision.
* Experience with data migration projects (desirable).
* Prior exposure to Open Twins implementation would be a bonus, but not essential.
Contract Details
* Duration: Interim assignment (potential for permanent conversion).
* Day Rate: £800 - £1,000/day (flexible depending on experience).
* Location: London with some international travel required.
* Start Date: ASAP (within 4–6 weeks ideally).
** NB candidates must hold full UK Right to Work