Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

Programme Lead – Transformation & Technology

Location: UK (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Cooper Lomaz are partnering with a highly regarded Wealth & Asset Management organisation to recruit an experienced Programme Lead to drive a portfolio of strategic business and technology initiatives.

This is a high-impact role, working at the intersection of business transformation, data, digital, and commercial enablement. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering complex programmes that enhance client experience, improve data capabilities, and enable future growth.

The Role

As Programme Lead, you will take ownership of a portfolio of initiatives, ensuring successful delivery across multiple workstreams. You will operate at a senior level, engaging stakeholders across business and technology functions, while maintaining strong control over delivery, governance, and outcomes.

Alongside overall programme leadership, you will provide hands-on oversight and support to a small number of key strategic initiatives focused on:

* Enhancing internal tools and platforms to better support sales and marketing teams

* Improving the structure, quality, and accessibility of core business data

* Supporting the development of intelligent automation solutions to streamline complex processes

Key Responsibilities

* Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programmes, ensuring control over scope, timelines, budget, risks, and dependencies

* Establish and run effective governance frameworks, including steering committees and decision forums

* Engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology teams

* Coordinate cross-functional delivery across product, engineering, data, and third-party suppliers

* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes and milestones

* Provide clear and consistent reporting on progress, risks, and strategic options

* Support delivery teams by removing blockers and ensuring alignment across initiatives

* Operate across both agile and hybrid delivery environments

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-stream programmes within complex organisations

* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate credibly at senior leadership level

* Experience managing delivery across multiple teams and external partners

* Commercial awareness, including supplier and contract management

* A flexible approach to delivery methodologies (agile, hybrid, or traditional)

* Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on programme support

Desirable Experience

* Experience within Wealth Management, Asset Management, Financial Services, or another regulated environment

* Exposure to programmes involving CRM platforms, digital channels, data platforms, and marketing technologies

* Understanding of data governance principles and their impact on business operations and compliance

* Experience delivering customer-facing digital solutions and business transformation initiatives

* Awareness of marketing technology ecosystems and data privacy considerations

* Familiarity with enterprise platforms and data-driven environments

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation undertaking a significant transformation journey. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the business leverages technology, data, and digital capabilities to deliver better outcomes for clients