Skills

Communication Stakeholder Management Attention to detail power bi Azure Project Management Agile Analytics Data Science

Job Specifications

Programme Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex Transformation Programme.

Rate: £950/day Outside IR35

Location: London, 2 Days on site

Contract Length: 6 Months

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Transformation Programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely, high-quality execution.
Manage prioritised analytics and data science use cases across digital and delegated authority domains.
Implement enhanced delegated authority reporting, integrating tools.
Deliver digital reporting capabilities leveraging a modern data platform, decommissioning legacy systems.
Oversee the Power BI transformation; designing and implementing dashboards, semantic models and governance frameworks, and driving user adoption strategies.
Engage operational teams (underwriting, actuarial, claims) to validate reporting requirements and ensure business needs are met.
Run Executive Steering Groups, presenting clear and concise updates on risks, issues, and progress.
Maintain programme budget with accurate forecasting and variance management.
Ensure agile delivery practices are adhered to, including well-defined epics, sprints, and backlog management.
Mentor analysts and developers, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills and Experience Required:

Proven experience in programme management of large-scale technology/change programmes.
Track record of successfully delivering data analytics and data science initiatives in cloud environments. Azure experience is beneficial.
Experience in agile project management with cross-functional teams.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Thorough experience in the insurance and/or financial services sector; knowledge of Lloyd’s of London operations is advantageous.
Expertise in tools and platforms supporting data analytics, reporting and visualisation.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams effectively.
Excellent organisation and planning skills within a dynamic programme environment.

This is a pivotal role for a results-oriented leader with a strong data background and the ability to collaborate across business and technology functions to achieve transformational outcomes.

About the Company

Gravitas is an internationally renowned recruitment group supporting niche roles within technology, insurance, and banking. We help fuel innovation by supporting specialisms that underpin development, transformation, and growth. As niche specialists, we partner with our clients to create strategic hiring solutions that deliver the best, skilled, niche, talent - fast. We balance speed and excellence with compliance and integrity. That’s why we are trusted! Our proactive, people-focused approach to specialist recruitment, me... Know more