Programme Lead

Programme Lead page is loaded Programme Leadlocations: Londonposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLinklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal. Progamme Lead - The role: Oversee firmwide value streams and related programmes, driving initiatives that deliver measurable value aligned with strategic goals. Identify, evaluate, and prioritise initiatives based on value versus effort, collaborating with the Head of Portfolio and Programme Management. Facilitate value stream and programme governance, ensuring effective steering committee structure and decision-making. Manage end-to-end programme delivery, including business case development, planning, scope, budget, timelines, risk, and resource allocation. Develop operating models and transition plans to ensure sustainable embedding of change into business as usual. Lead stakeholder engagement and change readiness, enabling successful change adoption across the value stream. Prepare and deliver concise management reports and presentations to senior leadership, providing updates on programme progress. Champion value stream changes by removing obstacles and enhancing execution across projects. Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers, collaborating closely to set and achieve team goals. Programme Lead - What we're looking for: Five or more years' experience managing programmes and projects within a global professional services firm, preferably in the legal sector. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and oversee large-scale, firmwide change initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong track record in stakeholder management and alignment with organisational goals. Passion for process optimisation, technology adoption, organisational transformation, and cultural change. Solution-oriented thinking, commitment to best practice, and a keen eye for identifying value opportunities. Forward-thinking, collaborative, and inclusive mindset in line with Linklaters' values and culture. Programme Lead - What's on offer: This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include: Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments Finance Pension and flexible savings options Income protection and life assurance Mortgage advice and will-writing services Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes. Emergency family care Additional holiday/birthday leave. Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave. Travel insurance and season ticket loan Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks) We look forward to hearing from you! Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Application Policy Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles for business team roles ).locations: Londonposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients.Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That's what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team.With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future. This is Linklaters. In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. 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