Infrastructure Programme Manager

Programme Manager - Infrastructure - Hybrid / London - £120K + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen at one of the world's leading financial institutions for a highly experienced Infrastructure Programme Manager.

In this role, you will lead a team of skilled Project Managers, overseeing both their performance and development. You'll be responsible for the successful planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of IT infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost-effectiveness. These projects will typically involve areas such as cloud migrations, data centre transformations, server and storage upgrades, network modernisation, and enterprise platform rollouts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of IT infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Align project planning and execution with departmental strategy and budget.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of Project Managers, driving performance and development.
• Manage stakeholder communications, project governance, and executive reporting.
• Oversee project resourcing, vendor engagement, and adherence to delivery frameworks.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and benefits to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of project management practices and frameworks.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 10+ years' experience delivering IT infrastructure programmes within financial services.
• Strong portfolio, programme, and project management skills with end-to-end delivery expertise.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, risks, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• Deep understanding of change management, governance, and project controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience leading high-performing teams.

Package & Benefits:

• £120,000 base salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in central London
• Private medical insurance
• Exceptional pension scheme (up to 12% contribution)
• A range of additional lifestyle, wealth, and wellbeing benefits