Program Manager (Banking)

Job Description:

• We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across the business. This role requires a strong all-rounder who can manage delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, and operational execution, with a particular emphasis on budget ownership and financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic programs and business initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, RAID logs, governance reporting, and status updates.
• Track milestones and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across program delivery processes.

Financial & Budget Management

• Own and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Monitors spend against approved budgets and identify variances proactively.
• Partner with Finance teams on forecasting, reporting, and cost optimisation.
• Ensure accurate financial governance and support business case development.
• Provide clear financial reporting and insights to leadership teams.