Program Manager - Finance IT

As a Program Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent IT and transformation projects within the Finance and Corporate Functions space. You will oversee a portfolio of 5-6 technical projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technology strategy, and client priorities.

You will bring a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery management, combining strong stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and technical understanding to drive outcomes that enhance operational excellence, governance, and customer value.

This role requires a blend of technical leadership, program governance, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver scalable, compliant, and innovative IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of 5-6 concurrent IT projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed scope and quality standards.

• Oversee and mentor a team of Business Analysts and Technical Analysts, fostering collaboration and delivery excellence.

• Drive vendor management, including selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance oversight.

• Partner with stakeholders to define, prioritise, and deliver business and technical initiatives that align with client strategy.

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking across the program portfolio.

• Oversee service delivery, testing, and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture and security standards.

• Coordinate project handover to BAU (Business-as-Usual) operations and support teams, ensuring seamless transition and continuity.

• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, including product upgrades, innovation pipelines, and system enhancements.

• Implement governance frameworks to manage dependencies, risks, and change control across all projects.

• Continuously review and improve delivery processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Project or Program Management, delivering complex, multi-stream initiatives.

• Proven experience managing 5+ simultaneous IT projects across Finance, HR, or Corporate Functions domains.

• Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT systems integration, and enterprise architecture principles.

• Prior budget ownership and financial management experience.

• Skilled in requirements gathering, analysis, and solution design.

• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors, system integrators, and hybrid delivery teams.

• Experience in QA, information security, and governance frameworks.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

• Innovative mindset with a continuous improvement focus.

Preferred Experience

• Background in Finance IT, ERP systems, or corporate function platforms.

• Experience in regulatory, risk, or compliance-driven IT environments.

• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.