Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months contract

Rates: 55.41 GBP/Hr Gross on PAYE (OR) 72.75 GBP/Hr Gross on Umbrella (Inside IR35 contract)

Job Description

Who we are looking for

• We are seeking a highly organized and analytical professional to support the execution of business management and operational activities across a global technology organization.
• This role will partner closely with technology leadership to assist with financial management, workforce planning, vendor governance, contract administration, executive reporting, and portfolio management activities.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why this role is important to us

• The Technology Business Management Support function plays a critical role in ensuring effective financial stewardship, operational governance, and portfolio transparency.
• This position will provide essential support to leadership by helping track budgets, contracts, resource plans, vendor relationships, and reporting processes that enable informed business decisions and successful execution of strategic priorities.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in business management, PMO, financial analysis, workforce planning, vendor management, procurement, or technology operations.
• Experience supporting budget management and financial forecasting activities is required.
• Basic knowledge of portfolio management and project governance practices.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with contracts, vendor governance, and procurement processes is preferred.
• Success Measures
• Accurate budget and forecast management.
• Timely processing and management of contracts and vendor engagements.
• Clear visibility into financial performance and risks.
• Improved financial governance and operational efficiency.
• High-quality executive reporting and stakeholder support.
• This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial discipline, effective vendor governance, and operational support for business leaders and strategic initiatives.