Job Description

Job Title: Payment System Programme Manager
Location: Northampton (Hybrid)
Salary/Rate: £500 - £535 Per Day
Start Date: 21/07/2025
Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are seeking a seasoned and resilient Programme Director to lead the delivery of a portfolio of complex business change and transformation initiatives. This individual will be overseeing high-impact programmes at varying stages of maturity - from in-flight delivery to programme closure.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for shaping delivery strategy, ensuring execution against Group ExCo-level standards, and managing multi-dimensional change in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead the delivery of multi-million-pound business change programmes across risk, digital credentialing, and organisational transformation
• Operate as deputy to a senior Managing Director, with visibility across multiple workstreams
• Ensure programme governance, status reporting, and risk mitigation are executed to the highest standard
• Engage with stakeholders at senior leadership level, including Managing Directors and ExCo-level executives
• Navigate and stabilise complex delivery environments with ambiguous and shifting priorities
• Drive end-to-end delivery including planning, budgeting, milestone tracking, and benefits realisation
• Identify and manage unconnected risks and dependencies impacting programme success
• Embed best practices for change delivery, with strong process discipline and a hands-on delivery mindset

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Smartpay / Gateway C&C experience highly desirable
• Extensive experience in financial services is essential
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, cross-functional transformation programmes
• Strong grasp of risk, control, and governance in large organisations
• Ability to lead business transformation (not just tech-led change)
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adept at working through complex stakeholder and governance structures

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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