Programme Manager- London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Programme Manager to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives across operations and technology. The programme includes a mix of transformation projects such as Agentic AI implementation, product-led change within operations, and large-scale platform integrations. You will oversee up to 10 concurrent workstreams, ensuring alignment between business and technology teams while driving delivery at pace.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of programmes (up to 10 projects), ensuring alignment with business and technology strategy
• Drive product-led transformation across operations, working closely with product, engineering, and business teams
• Oversee the implementation of emerging capabilities including Agentic AI and intelligent automation solutions
• Manage end-to-end programme delivery including governance, planning, budgeting, risk, and dependency management
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, technology, and architecture to ensure successful platform integration
• Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting frameworks, and executive-level updates
• Identify risks and issues early, providing clear mitigation strategies and ensuring timely escalation where required
• Foster cross-team collaboration and remove blockers to ensure delivery momentum