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Program Director- Banking Client Experience

Program Director- Banking Client Experience

Vallum AssociatesSheffield, England, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Program Director

Location : Sheffield (3 days / week Onsite)

Duration : 6months+

Banking Client Experience Required

Job Overview :

We are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Program Director to lead large-scale transformation initiatives within the banking sector, focusing on IT infrastructure modernization, application transformation, and digital enablement. The role demands an expert who has successfully managed multi-million-pound programs, working with diverse stakeholders, delivering complex change, and driving enterprise-level outcomes in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of major transformation programs across infrastructure, cloud migration, and application modernization.
  • Drive program strategy, planning, governance, and risk management aligned to business goals and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with CIOs, business heads, and senior stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps and key deliverables.
  • Manage program budgets in excess of £20M+, with full accountability for cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
  • Oversee delivery teams including architects, engineers, vendors, and PMO teams to ensure milestone achievement and integration of all workstreams.
  • Ensure transformation efforts enable business agility, reduce technical debt, and support future-state digital banking platforms.
  • Engage with 3rd-party vendors, cloud providers, and SI partners for delivery assurance and contract management.
  • Establish and report on KPIs, benefits realization, and post-implementation reviews.

Required Skills & Experience :

  • 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7+ years in program leadership of enterprise-scale transformation projects.
  • Proven experience delivering in banking or financial services environments, preferably Tier-1 institutions.
  • Demonstrated success leading IT infrastructure transformation, including data centers, networks, cloud, and end-user computing.
  • Strong background in application modernization – legacy to cloud-native, containerization, or replatforming.
  • Deep understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., FCA, PRA), and risk management.
  • Strong financial acumen – capable of managing large budgets and making ROI-driven decisions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – adept at influencing C-suite and managing resistance.
  • Proficiency in Agile, SAFe, and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
  • Certification in PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent is highly desirable.

    • Priyanka Sharma

    Senior Delivery Consultant

    Office : 02033759240

    Email : psharma@vallumassociates.com

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