Programme Manager

Compare The Market Limited; Peterborough, City of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the UK is seeking a Programme Manager to drive execution of key programmes aligned with strategic goals. The role requires experience in digital delivery and strong stakeholder management skills to ensure delivery meets business objectives. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities in risk management, governance, and financial oversight. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where performance and innovation are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a programme manager in a highly complex digital delivery and agile environment.
• Exposure to portfolio management.
• Familiar with Jira and/or other programme management tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of programmes/projects ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Implement governance frameworks and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain alignment and secure buy-in.
• Oversee programme budget and track costs versus benefits.
• Identify and manage programme risks and dependencies.

Skills

Programme management in digital delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Methodical planning

Jira or similar tools

Job description

So are we. Join Compare the Market and help make financial decision-making a breeze for millions.

Job Description: Programme Manager – Peterborough or London.

At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.

About The Role

Our Programme Manager drives the execution of programmes/projects within a portfolio ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business outcomes. The Programme Manager will also support the Senior Portfolio Manager with management, delivery oversight and assurance across one or more missions/programmes in a pillar. You will work with business teams to set scope, track progress, and ensure delivery meets business case objectives and KPIs for key programmes in a portfolio. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will assess the impact of delivery on company performance while holding teams accountable for risk and issue resolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Leadership: Align programme workstreams with business objectives, ensuring clear vision, adaptability, and delivery of measurable outcomes.
• Governance & Compliance: Implement effective governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to organisational and regulatory standards. Monitor progress through stage gates and reviews, addressing risks and issues promptly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executives, business leaders, and external partners to maintain alignment, secure buy-in, and ensure clear communication on programme progress and critical RAIDs.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor KPIs, milestones, and business objectives, ensuring transparency. Provide regular, concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Financial & Benefits Management: Oversee programme budget, tracking costs versus benefits to maximise return on investment. Ensure benefits are clearly defined, measured, and realised.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Identify and manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies through a structured RAID log. Develop proactive mitigation plans to minimise impact.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Optimise resource allocation, ensuring teams are aligned with priorities and capacity planning supports efficient delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a programme manager in a highly complex digital delivery and agile environment.
• Exposure to portfolio management.
• Strong stakeholder influence, and a commercial mindset to drive transformational change and benefits realisation.
• A methodical planner with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Ability to influence and co-ordinate a broad range of stakeholders across Product, Tech, Data including Executive sponsors.
• Familiar with Jira and/or other programme management tools.
• Experience of working in a regulated industry.
• Experience of defining and implementing risk management frameworks.

Why Compare the Market

We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress. We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. If you’re ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that’s serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development