An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in the UK pensions industry to lead delivery of the business plan and oversee a portfolio of business critical projects.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, ensure effective project governance and keep programmes on track across scope, budget and timelines.
About the role
• Lead project risk assessment and maintain clear, ongoing risk reporting
• Develop and manage project plans, governance and documentation
• Obtain approval for mandates, budgets and delivery plans
• Monitor progress, resolve issues and negotiate resource or timeline changes
• Manage project and departmental budgets, forecasting and cost allocation
• Support business planning, strategy work and senior committee reporting
About You
• 10+ years’ project delivery experience
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile)
• Experience within UK pensions administration or pensions operations
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and resource management skills
• Confident working across multiple teams and external providers
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of project and programme risk
• Proficient in MS Office, Project, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint
To discuss this role in confidence please call jowhittington on 020 7293 7022 or email jowhittington@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 123294.
If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, ensure effective project governance and keep programmes on track across scope, budget and timelines.
About the role
• Lead project risk assessment and maintain clear, ongoing risk reporting
• Develop and manage project plans, governance and documentation
• Obtain approval for mandates, budgets and delivery plans
• Monitor progress, resolve issues and negotiate resource or timeline changes
• Manage project and departmental budgets, forecasting and cost allocation
• Support business planning, strategy work and senior committee reporting
About You
• 10+ years’ project delivery experience
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile)
• Experience within UK pensions administration or pensions operations
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and resource management skills
• Confident working across multiple teams and external providers
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of project and programme risk
• Proficient in MS Office, Project, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint
To discuss this role in confidence please call jowhittington on 020 7293 7022 or email jowhittington@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 123294.
If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
Posted: 18/06/2026
- Location
- London, hybrid working (with up to 3 days working from home after an initial period of training)
- Job type
- Salary
- £Competitive
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