Programme Director

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPE Travelers Management, LTD Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Director to lead our Programme in Europe. As the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership, you will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Programme, ensuring that established cost, time, and quality goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Initiate and set goals for the Programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation.
  • Plan the Programme from business readiness to completion, involving deadlines, milestones, and processes aligned to Agile methodology.
  • Develop and run budgets and Programme operations aligned with Agile methodology.
  • Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
  • Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved, providing feedback and resolving complex problems.
  • Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
  • Apply change, risk, and resource management principles.
  • Drive Programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques.
  • Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner.
  • Ensure Programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
  • Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations.
  • Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill.
  • Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads.
  • Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company-wide.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Programme Director.
  • Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in the London Market.
  • Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology.
  • Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques.
  • Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics.
  • Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software.
  • A business acumen with a strategic ability.
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
  • An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

  • Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
  • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
  • Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
  • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts, and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counselling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organisation and recognise that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.


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