Programme Manager – Asset Management / Investment Management (Sales / Distribution)

Our client is a leading Asset Management company and currently undergoing an exciting phase of growth. They are looking for a Programme Manager to align to their Client Group to oversee the definition, planning, direction and delivery of strategic programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing change within an Asset Management company in the areas of Sales, Distribution, Customer Experience, etc. Candidates with other relevant experience will also be considered. Role Responsibilities:Developing and leading cross functional change teams including both task and line/people management, establishes an environment of trust and empowerment.Preparing and maintaining schedules of programme activities, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements.Developing, implementing and updating programme resource allocations plans (other than finance) needed for projects, taking account of availabilities and scheduling avoiding bottlenecks and conflicting demands to enable the efficient realisation of benefits.Developing and agreeing programme budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against themIdentifying and monitoring programme risks, (threats and opportunities) planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues that affect the programme or portfolio.Planning and controlling programme finances as a means of driving performance and as part of the organisations overall financial management.Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.Identifying and /or developing frameworks and methodologies that ensure management of projects and programmes will be comprehensive and consistent across different initiatives (framework refers to the parameters, constraints or rules established to standardise delivery).Experience Required:Has previously led a wide range of major and customer centric, including IT, complex projects (in terms of value, numbers of people and organisations or functions involved and technical and business complexity).Substantial programme and/or project management delivery record in a relevant environment.Substantial commercial and financial understanding is essential.Exposure and experience with complex business change in a customer based business is more important than project value. Able to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands. Passion for client satisfaction. Understanding of FS business, digital environments and agile ways of working is highly desirable.Proven experience and successful delivery of business and technical changes across people, process and technology.

Created: 2025-08-01