Programme Director

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Programme Director - FinTech Transformation (Product-Led Delivery)

Overview

We are looking for a Programme Director to lead a major transformation programme within a high-growth FinTech environment. This is a senior, strategic role that requires deep expertise in product-centric delivery, complex multi-stream programme leadership, and operating within regulated financial services.

You will be responsible for shaping and executing a transformation roadmap that spans product, technology, operations, compliance, and commercial functions, ensuring that modern digital financial products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Programme Leadership

  • Define and own the end-to-end programme vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and the broader product roadmap.
  • Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across multiple workstreams.

Product-Driven Delivery

  • Partner closely with Product leadership to integrate new capabilities, features, and enhancements into the programme design.
  • Ensure seamless delivery, adoption, and operational readiness across cross-functional teams.

Governance & Executive Engagement

  • Establish and maintain strong programme governance frameworks.
  • Act as the primary interface between C-suite stakeholders, product teams, delivery leads, and external partners.

End-to-End Delivery Oversight

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams across technology, product, operations, and commercial.
  • Track progress, manage dependencies, control budgets, and ensure delivery excellence across all workstreams.

Risk, Compliance & Change Leadership

  • Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Drive organisational change, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements.

Leadership & Culture Building

  • Inspire high-performing teams, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical groups.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

  • Proven background as a Programme Director or senior transformation leader within FinTech, payments, digital banking, or financial services.
  • Strong experience in product management or product‑aligned delivery, ideally in digital financial products, payments, or SaaS platforms.
  • Exceptional leadership style with strong influencing, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to Agile at scale, modern delivery frameworks, and hybrid programme environments.
  • Understanding of cloud architectures, API‑driven platforms, and financial data security standards.
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Location:
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance, Management & Operations

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