Infrastructure Programme Manager

Overview

A global leader in financial services is seeking an accomplished Infrastructure Programme Manager to take ownership of a broad portfolio of high-impact technology initiatives.

In this senior role, you will oversee a team of Project Managers, guiding both their delivery and professional development. You'll be accountable for driving the successful execution of complex IT infrastructure programmes, ensuring they are delivered to scope, on time, and within budget. Typical initiatives include cloud migrations, data centre transformation, server and storage modernisation, network upgrades, and enterprise platform deployments.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of IT infrastructure programmes, ensuring delivery excellence across time, cost, and quality.
• Align programme execution with business and technology strategy, as well as financial objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to Project Managers, enabling high performance and continuous development.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective governance, communication, and executive reporting.
• Oversee resource allocation, vendor partnerships, and compliance with delivery standards.
• Track programme risks, dependencies, and benefits to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive improvements in project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale IT infrastructure programmes, ideally within financial services.
• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios, with strong programme governance and delivery expertise.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, risk oversight, and stakeholder engagement at executive level.
• In-depth knowledge of governance, change management, and programme controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• 20% annual performance bonus
• Hybrid model - 3 days per week in central London office
• Private medical insurance
• Outstanding pension scheme (up to 12% contribution)
• A wide range of additional lifestyle, financial, and wellbeing benefits