We are currently looking to onboard a Programme Director to work in the Chief Technology Office on a contract basis for one of the large banks.
The programme work relates to Technology Risk and Controls and will be working closely with CTO Transformation and wider teams/stakeholders to deliver common objectives. The initial contract is expected to be for 6 months with potential for extension and we are looking for individuals who can be available to start quickly or at relatively short notice (4 weeks or less).
The role can be based either at the bank's offices in Birmingham or Sheffield and the Programme Director must be able to commit to 3 days per week in office (please note there is no flexibility on the requirement for 3 days).
Background
The Programme Director is required to support in the Technology Risk and Controls space to deliver large programmes of work to reduce the risk map across technology. There are a number of horizontal themes which require engagement at a senior level in order to meet the tolerances for the Bank's Risk Appetite metrics and closure of very high and high Audit issues. The Programme Director will work closely with senior stakeholders and ExCo members daily, requiring them to be on the same time zone/location.
Key Requirements:
Must have significant experience operating at Programme Director level
Ideally experience within Financial Services technology functions and working with C-level executives
Strong emotional intelligence and leadership: Navigate organisational complexities, foster a positive work culture, and lead teams effectively.
Proven experience of large-scale transformation
Knowledge of portfolio management principles and practices
Excellent communication/presentation skills required
Proven ability to articulate complex issues concisely, suitable for all levels across the bank
Pro-active problem solving skills, able to work to under pressure to challenging timescales and deliver at pace
Strong stakeholder management capability and excellent communication at all levels of seniority
Detailed understanding of the financial & strategy planning
Experience working with annual operations plans and multi-million dollar global programs and initiatives
Excellent commercial awareness and proven ability to develop multi-year business cases worth over $100m
Sound knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure technology landscape and industry
Experience of working in a diverse global team
Flexible and adaptable to changing activities, schedules, workloads and priorities that are potentially highly restricted in nature, unpredictable, wide ranging, complex and time sensitive requires the simultaneous handling of a broad range of issues
Proven leadership & strong teamwork skills, seeking to influence within and outside of the team and successfully encourage teams to work together
Experience of continuous improvement
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