Program Manager (Banking)

Company: Ascendion
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Job Description:

  • We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across the business. This role requires a strong all-rounder who can manage delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, and operational execution, with a particular emphasis on budget ownership and financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic programs and business initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, RAID logs, governance reporting, and status updates.
  • Track milestones and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement across program delivery processes.

Financial & Budget Management

  • Own and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
  • Monitors spend against approved budgets and identify variances proactively.
  • Partner with Finance teams on forecasting, reporting, and cost optimisation.
  • Ensure accurate financial governance and support business case development.
  • Provide clear financial reporting and insights to leadership teams.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026