Programme Manager - City of London (Hybrid 1- 2 Days in the office) - Law
A forward-thinking and highly organised Programme Manager is sought to lead and oversee a portfolio of complex, high-impact projects and transformation programmes within a professional services environment. This is a leadership position responsible not only for programme delivery but also for managing a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in programme governance, project execution, and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of successful change and digital transformation initiatives.
Programme Management:
Coordinate project prioritisation and resource planning aligned with business goals.
Maintain awareness of inter-project dependencies and mitigate delivery risks.
Continuously enhance project delivery frameworks and governance in collaboration with PMO leadership.
Contribute to advancing project methodologies, change management strategies, and digital transformation initiatives.
Project Management:
Act as primary escalation point for project risks and issues.
Review, create, and approve all key project documentation (scope, business cases, PIDs, training plans, etc.).
Track project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
Lead post-project reviews, including lessons learned and benefits realisation.
Line Management:
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts.
Oversee resource allocation and performance management for the project function.
Minimum 5 years managing large-scale projects and programmes (Agile and Waterfall).
Strong commercial and financial management expertise.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and PM tools.
Experience delivering digital transformation and technical change projects.
Proven ability to manage risk, resources, budgets, and project lifecycles.
Strong stakeholder and change management expertise.
Results-oriented and self-motivated with excellent time management.
Competitive Base Salary
Annual Bonus
Hybrid Working (1-2 days a week in the office)
Professional development and progression