Programme Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Xcede Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Programme Manager – Virtual Desktop Projects
Location:
London (1–2 days on-site)

Contract:
6 months minimum |
Inside IR35
A leading UK financial services organisation is seeking an experienced
Programme Manager
to lead and deliver high-profile IT transformation initiatives, specifically focused on
virtual desktop infrastructure projects
. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of virtual desktop and related IT programmes.
  • Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
  • Work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective delivery.
  • Provide regular status reporting, programme governance, and progress updates to senior management.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Essential Experience:

  • Proven experience managing
    virtual desktop infrastructure projects
    (VDI, DaaS, or similar).
  • Strong programme management skills, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience in financial services organisations
    is required.
  • Experience working in large, complex organisations.

Desirable:

  • Prince2, MSP, or equivalent programme management qualification.
  • Experience delivering projects in hybrid working environments.

This role requires flexibility to be
on-site in London 1–2 days per week
, with the remainder of work being remote.

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