Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Contract

Financial Planning & Analysis

Location

London, E14 9WS or Weybridge

Hours of work

40

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a high‑impact Finance Transformation Programme, ensuring key initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

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This role is accountable for shaping, mobilising and governing a complex programme of work that enables strategic business change and delivers measurable value.

Job Description

We are looking for an individual who will act as the bridge between strategic vision and operational execution, providing strong leadership, clear governance and effective change delivery.

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The Programme Manager will ensure transformation outcomes are realised and sustained, with programmes aligned to organisational priorities and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Finance Transformation Programme from inception to completion.

Own programme governance, including planning, reporting, RAID management and steering committee coordination.

Align programme delivery with strategic business objectives, ensuring outcomes deliver measurable value.

Manage senior stakeholder engagement, including executive sponsors, to enable clear communication, alignment and decision-making.

Oversee benefits realisation, financial tracking and budget management across the programme.

Coordinate resources and dependencies across multiple workstreams to ensure successful delivery.

Provide strong leadership across cross-functional teams to drive change and maintain momentum.

Ensure structured programme delivery in line with recognised frameworks and best practice.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation or complex programme management initiatives.

Strong programme management experience within complex transformation or change environments.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement at senior and executive level.

Deep understanding of programme governance, planning, RAID management and structured delivery frameworks (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile).

Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget management and benefits realisation tracking.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams, translate strategy into practical delivery outcomes and drive sustainable change.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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