Strategic Programme Manager - (CONTRACT)

Job Purpose:

• The Programme Manager will be responsible for driving execution and delivery across a portfolio of strategic initiatives contributing to the implementation of a new service model within the company. The Programme Manager will specifically drive delivery momentum of the Technology components within each strategic initiative.
• This role will translate high-level strategic initiative roadmaps into actionable projects, ensuring progress, accountability, and measurable business outcomes across both Technology and Operations domains.

Outputs / Core Tasks:

Project Scoping & Planning

• Translate strategic initiatives into detailed project scopes, plans, and deliverables.
• Define clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics for each initiative.
• Identify and allocate responsibilities across project teams and stakeholders.

Execution & Delivery Management

• Drive day-to-day execution of initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic goals.
• Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and proactively address risks and issues.
• Unblock bottlenecks and escalate support needs to relevant leadership.

Technical & Operational Coordination

• Ensure technical progress is tracked and aligned with business requirements.
• Coordinate across CIOs and COOs within SLS business clusters to ensure alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

Governance & Reporting

• Establish and maintain reporting structures to track initiative traction and feedback.
• Prepare and present updates to steering committees and leadership forums.
• Ensure visibility of initiative status across all levels of leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with:

• Business Design Team – to refine initiative scope and intent.
• Adaptive PMO – to align with broader project delivery and governance frameworks.
• Cluster CIOs and COOs – to ensure business cluster alignment and execution support.
• Product Managers and Owners – to groom the backlog and drive delivery of priority tasks.
• Business Transformation (including Change Management and Business Analysis) to mobilise and accelerate new ways of working on the ground.

Role Requirements:

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field (required).
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in project, programme, or portfolio management within large, complex organisations - preferably in financia
  
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