Programme Manager – Business Operations (Professional Services)

About the role

This is a senior Programme Management position within a fast‑growing professional services firm in central London. You will lead outcome‑focused programmes, balancing operational and IT elements, while working three days on‑site and two days remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, design and launch programmes that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to capture inflight and emerging change requirements.
• Act as the “voice of the business” throughout the programme lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor progress against agreed parameters, identify risks, resolve issues and trigger corrective actions.
• Enable programme sponsors by providing subject‑matter input, building advocacy and removing blockers.
• Support and mature change governance standards in a highly regulated environment.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in professional services (legal, accountancy, insurance, consultancy, etc.).
• Proven track record managing large portfolios of projects and programmes.
• Strong governance background and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate programme activities into clear business outcomes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £90,000‑£105,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days home).
• Opportunity to shape high‑impact programmes in a regulated sector.