Technical Programme Manager (Banking)
Posted 1 week ago by Square One Resources
£535 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Knutsford, UK
Summary: The Technical Programme Manager role focuses on leading the Digital Workplace programme within the Banking and Financial Services sector, requiring deep technical expertise in platforms like Workday and ServiceNow. The position involves strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with business goals. The role is a five-month contract based in Knutsford, with a requirement for hands-on leadership across various teams. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating the need for compliance with tax regulations for contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of the Digital Workplace programme across HR and the Bank.
- Provide expert guidance on integration and optimisation of Workday, ServiceNow, and Microsoft platforms.
- Engage with senior stakeholders across HR, IT, and business units.
- Develop and manage detailed programme plans, RAID logs, and governance structures.
- Lead cross-functional teams including internal staff, vendors, and consultants.
- Partner with HR and Communications to drive adoption and change readiness.
- Ensure all programme activities adhere to regulatory and security standards.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of Workday, ServiceNow, and ideally Microsoft technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale digital transformation programmes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in both agile and waterfall environments.
- Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work hands-on with plans, tools, and delivery artefacts.
Salary (Rate): £535 per day
City: Knutsford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Technical Programme Manager - Banking/Financial Services
Location: Knutsford x3 days per week
Salary/Rate: £500 - £535 Per Day
Start Date: 27/10/25
Job Type: Initial 5 month contract, Inside IR35
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Technical Programme Manager to join their team for a five-month contract.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will be responsible for leader with deep technical expertise, particularly in Workday (WD), ServiceNow (SNOW), and ideally Microsoft technologies (eg, M365, Azure, Teams). You'll be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels-driving planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement across complex programmes.
- Programme Leadership: Own the end-to-end delivery of the Digital Workplace programme across HR and the Bank, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
- Technical Oversight: Provide expert guidance on integration and optimisation of Workday, ServiceNow, and Microsoft platforms.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage with senior stakeholders across HR, IT, and business units to ensure buy-in, alignment, and effective communication.
- Planning & Execution: Develop and manage detailed programme plans, RAID logs, and governance structures. Be hands-on with delivery tracking and issue resolution.
- Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams including internal staff, vendors, and consultants. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Change Management: Partner with HR and Communications to drive adoption and change readiness across the organisation.
- Risk & Compliance: Ensure all programme activities adhere to regulatory and security standards relevant to the financial services sector.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of Workday, ServiceNow, and ideally Microsoft technologies (eg, M365, Azure, Power Platform).
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale digital transformation programmes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in both agile and waterfall environments.
- Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work hands-on with plans, tools, and delivery artefacts.
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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