Summary: The Outsourcing Programme Manager role is a hands-on leadership position focused on coordinating large-scale programmes within a global payments client. The position requires ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly with FCA requirements, while delivering results at an executive level. This is a 6-month hybrid contract based in London, offering a flexible start date. The role demands extensive experience in programme management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multi-functional workstreams, developing project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Review, critique, and contribute to programme documentation for internal reviews and regulatory submissions.
• Regularly interact with senior and executive-level stakeholders, tailoring communications to ensure buy-in and accountability.
• Identify potential issues, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate critical concerns as needed.
• Enhance governance, internal controls, and reporting practices to maintain high-quality standards.

Key Skills:

• 7+ years delivering complex programmes within a regulated environment, ideally with FCA exposure.
• Comfortable presenting at executive or board level, with the ability to translate complex information for varied audiences.
• Experience managing projects under UK regulatory frameworks; strong understanding of compliance and governance.
• Able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with PM tools such as MS Project is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field; PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Salary (Rate): £700

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other