Strategic Program Manager leading multi - functional projects to drive business growth at PGIM. Collaborating across teams and modernizing processes within the asset management sector.
About the role
- Go-To-Market Commercial Programme Manager orchestrating strategic initiatives across EMEA functions for RS Group business. Responsible for cross-functional alignment to drive growth and change.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic pillars ensuring alignment with strategic outcomes and KPIs.
- Empower, inspire, and facilitate the work of cross-functional teams setting clear OKRs, plans and managing day-to-day delivery.
- Provide guidance, support and coaching to team members in strategy deployment and execution
- Lead discussions with senior leaders to clearly define requirements, i.e., vision, outcomes, metrics, support and delivery requirements.
- Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure programme success.
- Ensure benefits realisation through rigorous planning, execution, and post-implementation reviews.
- Develop ROI models and dashboards to monitor financial and strategic returns.
- Identify opportunities to exploit new technologies and capabilities for accelerated value creation.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable programme plans with clear KPIs.
- Identify dependencies, risks, and resource requirements to optimise ROI.
- Oversee execution to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery with measurable impact.
- Develop strong understanding of relevant business functions, direction, organisational structure. and overall business goals.
- Drive change initiatives with effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure adoption across impacted teams and functions, tracked via adoption KPIs.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to determine key actions, outcomes, and success measures required to meet strategic objectives.
- Influence decision-making and secure senior leader buy-in for strategic initiatives and investment cases.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among team members involved in strategy execution.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks including: Steering committees, Risk and financial management, Executive-level reporting with KPI scorecards and ROI tracking. Lead and participate in developing, maintaining, and evolving standards.
Requirements
- Proven record of delivering large-scale, strategic programmes and initiatives in global, complex, matrixed organisations resulting in successful outcomes and benefits.
- Demonstrable programme management experience; budgetary and benefits management of >£10m
- Experience in delivering change across commercial functions with a focus on customer in sales, service, and marketing effectiveness.
- Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management, and business transformation.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including C-suite interaction.
- Evidence of successful coaching and development of high-performance teams and individuals
- Desirable experience leading complex M&A integrations across geographies and functions, with success in achieving synergy targets.
- Experience with tools and techniques used to visualise strategic alignment and benefits realisation (e.g., Hoshin Kanri, Value Tree, Benefits Mapping, Business Case creation).
- Proficiency in Project Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies and tools.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., MSP Practitioner, APM PPQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PROSCI Practitioner)
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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