Isio Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Senior Program Manager - 6 month FTC
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Isio is on an exciting journey of growth and continuous improvement. We have defined a transformation roadmap and are now moving into implementation, with a Program Sponsor appointed to lead delivery of the workstreams. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager on a 6‑month fixed term who will provide the project management discipline, governance, and coordination needed to ensure successful execution.
This role goes beyond traditional project management. It requires a dynamic individual who can help drive cultural change, influence at board level, and ensure successful delivery of a complex program that underpins Isio’s ambition to grow and do better. The Program Manager will consolidate reporting, manage dependencies, and act as a key liaison between the Project Leaders and SteerCo.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Governance
* Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
* Establish governance frameworks and reporting structures to ensure transparency and accountability.
Execution & Delivery
* Drive end‑to‑end delivery of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
* Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and board‑level updates.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decisions and gaining buy‑in.
* Facilitate workshops and steering committees to ensure alignment across the business.
* Embed cultural and operational improvements through structured change management.
* Champion continuous improvement and innovation across business processes.
Skills & Experience
* Proven track record in large‑scale business transformation and change management.
* Strong project management skills with experience creating timelines, action plans, and reporting frameworks.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at board level.
* Experience in regulated environments and implementing governance structures.
* Understanding of the pensions industry preferred or previous experience within financial services.
* Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies and functions.
Core Purpose & Values
* Power in Partnership: Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to build open, trusted relationships.
* Future Focus: Push the industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both clients and society.
* Strength in Difference: Leverage diverse perspectives to find better solutions.
* People First: Recognise that pensions is a people business and that people’s lives are impacted through our advice.
What we offer you
Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that’ll be available to you will enable you to do this.
You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer by visiting Isio – Careers & Benefits.
If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email hrrecruitment@ISIO.com.
Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work‑life balance that works for you.
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