Job Description

Senior Programme Manager – Intragroup & Third Party Risk Management 6-Month Contract | Hybrid in London | £700/day Inside IR35 | Flexible Start Date

IT Talent is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our global payments client for a Senior Programme Manager. This role will involve overseeing critical intragroup and third-party outsourcing programmes, ensuring that internal policies and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

● Programme Oversight: Lead and co-ordinate multi-workstream initiatives, covering both intragroup and third-party outsourcing.

● Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks or compliance issues.

● Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders, ensuring clear communication and accountability across all project phases.

● Project Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans (timelines, resources, deliverables) and track progress against key milestones.

● Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements to governance, internal controls, and reporting processes. Essential Skills & Experience

● Programme Management: ○ Demonstrable experience managing large-scale initiatives across multiple business functions.

○ Ability to adapt methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to the demands of the project.

● Third Party / Intragroup Risk: ○ Proven track record in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) or related risk oversight roles.

○ Familiarity with industry standards or frameworks governing outsourcing arrangements.

● Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge:

○ Experience working within Financial Services, FinTech, or similarly regulated environments.

○ Understanding of how to implement regulatory guidance effectively into large programmes.

● Leadership & Communication:

○ Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, such as C-suite or board-level executives.

○ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality documentation for internal and external reviews.

● Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

○ Capable of anticipating challenges and providing pragmatic solutions.

○ Adept at handling high-pressure situations while maintaining focus on project goals and timelines.

● Technical & Organisational Ability:

○ Excellent command of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint).

○ Strong ability to prioritise tasks, juggle multiple workstreams, and ensure timely delivery.

Why Join?

● Become a key driver in a high-profile programme within a global payments organisation.

● Gain experience in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in a rapidly evolving sector.

● Potential for extension, subject to business requirements and budget approvals.

If you’re an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for Third Party Risk, governance, and delivering complex projects, we want to hear from you. Contact the IT Talent team for further details or to submit your application