Programme Manager at Datonomy Solutions

About

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of strategic projects and programmes aligned to the bank's business objectives. This role focuses on end-to-end programme delivery, stakeholder alignment, and team leadership, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with governance standards, while driving measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Portfolio Delivery

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects/programmes from initiation to delivery
• Ensure delivery against scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards
• Establish and maintain programme governance frameworks
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies
• Drive execution of transformation and strategic initiatives

Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Align programme delivery to the bank's business strategy and three-year plans
• Contribute to programme and business unit strategy planning
• Prioritise initiatives to maximise business value
• Support organisational transformation and change initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across the business
• Ensure clear communication of programme progress, risks, and outcomes
• Facilitate alignment between business, technology, and delivery teams
• Manage stakeholder expectations and secure buy-in

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage programme budgets and cost allocation across the portfolio
• Drive efficient utilisation of resources and capacity planning
• Identify and address resource gaps and inefficiencies
• Ensure financial governance and reporting

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and manage project managers and delivery teams
• Build a high-performance culture through coaching and mentoring
• Drive accountability, performance management, and team development
• Support workforce planning and skills development initiatives

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all programmes comply with governance, risk, and regulatory standards
• Oversee reporting to risk, audit, and executive committees
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and audit readiness

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, operating models, and delivery practices
• Drive efficiency and innovation within programme delivery
• Promote a client-centric and high-performance culture

Required Experience

• 10+ years experience in project/programme delivery within large organisations
• 2–3+ years in a leadership role managing teams or managers
• Proven experience managing large, complex programmes or portfolios
• Strong exposure to financial services or regulated environments (preferred)

Qualifications & Certifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification

Preferred

• PMP / Prince2
• Programme Management certification (PgMP or similar)

Key Skills

• Programme & project management (advanced)
• Stakeholder management (senior level)
• Financial and budget management
• Capacity planning & resource optimisation
• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Microsoft Project / project delivery tools

Behavioural Competencies

• Leading change and transformation
• Driving results and delivery excellence
• Building high-performing teams
• Influencing and inspiring stakeholders
• Strong collaboration and partnership building

Desired Skills

• Programme
• Manager
• business strategy