Program Director- Banking Client Experience
Program Director- Banking Client Experience
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Location: Sheffield (3 days/week Onsite)
Duration: 6months+
Banking Client Experience Required
Job Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Program Director to lead large-scale transformation initiatives within the banking sector, focusing on IT infrastructure modernization, application transformation, and digital enablement. The role demands an expert who has successfully managed multi-million-pound programs, working with diverse stakeholders, delivering complex change, and driving enterprise-level outcomes in highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of major transformation programs across infrastructure, cloud migration, and application modernization.
- Drive program strategy, planning, governance, and risk management aligned to business goals and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with CIOs, business heads, and senior stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps and key deliverables.
- Manage program budgets in excess of £20M+, with full accountability for cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
- Oversee delivery teams including architects, engineers, vendors, and PMO teams to ensure milestone achievement and integration of all workstreams.
- Ensure transformation efforts enable business agility, reduce technical debt, and support future-state digital banking platforms.
- Engage with 3rd-party vendors, cloud providers, and SI partners for delivery assurance and contract management.
- Establish and report on KPIs, benefits realization, and post-implementation reviews.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7+ years in program leadership of enterprise-scale transformation projects.
- Proven experience delivering in banking or financial services environments, preferably Tier-1 institutions.
- Demonstrated success leading IT infrastructure transformation, including data centers, networks, cloud, and end-user computing.
- Strong background in application modernization – legacy to cloud-native, containerization, or replatforming.
- Deep understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., FCA, PRA), and risk management.
- Strong financial acumen – capable of managing large budgets and making ROI-driven decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – adept at influencing C-suite and managing resistance.
- Proficiency in Agile, SAFe, and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
- Certification in PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent is highly desirable.
Senior Delivery Consultant
Office: 02033759240
Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com
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