Programme Manager – Strategic Transformation (Investment Banking)

Role: Programme Manager – Strategic Transformation (Investment Banking)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Type: Full-time, Multi-Year Programme

Overview:  

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a strategically important transformation programme for a leading investment banking client. This programme aims to consolidate multiple funds platforms and establish a new operating model and framework for the group. This multi-year initiative will involve managing senior stakeholders and overseeing the rollout of a technology vendor product, ensuring effective coordination across various project streams.

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead the delivery of a multi-year transformation programme, focused on consolidating funds platforms and creating a new operating model.

– Manage Exco stakeholders by delivering clear communication, progress updates, and managing expectations.

– Oversee key project milestones and deliverables across multiple workstreams, including project managers, business analysts, and technical teams.

– Ensure smooth rollout and integration of a technology vendor product, aligning it with the newly developed processes and frameworks.

– Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of the transformation.

– Identify and manage programme risks, resolving challenges, and ensuring the programme remains on track.

– Establish governance frameworks to monitor progress, financials, and key performance indicators.

Key Skills and Experience:

– Proven track record of programme management within investment banking, ideally with exposure to funds platforms** or related financial products.

– Extensive experience managing senior stakeholders, including Exco-level communication and governance.

– Strong experience working with and managing technology vendor products.

– Expertise in leading large, complex transformation initiatives with multiple interdependent streams.

– Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

– Strong understanding of operating model design and transformation frameworks. 

– Ability to manage and coordinate cross-functional teams across different geographies.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related fields; Project Management qualifications (e.g., PMP, MSP) are advantageous.

– 7-10 years of experience in programme management within investment banking or financial services.

Location and Working Arrangement:  

This role is based in Edinburgh on a hybrid working basis, with a mix of office and remote working.

Benefits:

– Competitive salary and benefits package

– Opportunity to lead a high-profile, strategically important programme for a leading investment bank

– Hybrid working model offering flexibility