Programme Lead

Job Title: Programme lead
Location: Sheffield (3 x per week on site)
Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type: 12-month (Inside IR35 contract)

Company Introduction:
We are currently recruiting for an Programme Lead with extensive experience working closely with senior stakeholders & recent financial services sector experience to join our tier-1 banking client on an exciting long-term contract.

Experience with business case support/definition is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

• C-Suite level facing within the bank, MD level and above, working with this level of stakeholder is essential
• Must be able to demonstrate experience facing off against this level of stakeholder/ Delivery assurance
• Managed a portfolio/background of running small portfolio
• This is a portfolio-level engagement; understanding and collating the ask and information is crucial
• Ask the tough questions
• Flag and manage risks issues, blockers/Escalation
• Strong Excel and reporting skills (VB / Macros experience)
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work at pace
• Able to produce high quality work, the expectations of quality are very high
• Comfortable in an ever changing environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, Excel and Powerpoint in particular

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

Data Analysis: Strong ability to analyse project data, including performance metrics, financial data, and resource utilization.

Report Generation: Expertise in creating detailed and high-quality reports that provide insights into project status, performance, and outcomes.

Dashboard Development: Proficiency in using reporting tools and software to create interactive and visual dashboards for stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at c-suite level, understanding their needs and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.

Presentation Skills: Skilled in presenting complex data and insights in an easily understand different audiences.

Documentation: Proficiency in documenting processes, methodologies, and project statuses in a clear and structured format

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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