Programme Director

Location: London, Hybrid Working

Salary: £750-950 per day, Outside IR35

Contract: 6 Month Contract (Possible Extensions)

We are currently seeking an exceptional Programme Director to join our client, a leading private healthcare business based in Marylebone in Central London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a full review of the current operating environment and implementing a new digital and cloud-centred Target Operating Model to drive standardisation and consolidation across the business, following a period of business scale up and acquisition. 

The role will involve integrating recently acquired practices into the business which are located around the UK and so some occasional travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities of the Programme Director:

- Conduct a thorough ‘As Is’ review of the current operating environment, reporting on findings and recommendations to the CEO, CFO, and Chief Medical Officer.

- Develop and implement a ‘To Be’ Target Operating Model. This should aim to be ‘cloud first’ and will including introducing digital and AI technologies.

- Introduce improved remote access and cloud-based technology for improved access to information. This must be done with consideration to patient confidentiality.

- Work closely with stakeholders including the CEO, CMO, private equity investors, and healthcare practitioners who are based in London and around the UK.

- Deliver a comprehensive programme of change from requirements gathering, through RFPs and RFIs, through to implementation and handover to completion / BAU.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Programme Director in delivering complex programmes of change, ideally involving digital technologies

- Strong stakeholder management skills, must be able to keep very senior healthcare clinicians and professionals on side during the programme delivery

- Background in private healthcare, elective surgery, or related industries

- Experience with technology implementation in healthcare settings would be ideal

- Some experience of trialling or introducing AI or Robotic Process Automation into healthcare would be an advantage

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Hunter Executive is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in respect of this Programme Manager vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Hunter Executive Search is acting as a recruitment consultancy in respect of this Programme Director vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, we encourage you to submit your application.

Senior Project Manager - Workday Implementation, Financial Services & Wealth Management Sector

Location: Central London (Westminster)

Rate: £550-750 per day, outside IR35, Hybrid

Contract Type: 6-9 Month Contract, potentially renewable. 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Programme Manager to join an expanding financial services and wealth management business in Central London. 

The business has recently been through a period of change management, impacting people, processes and technology. They have also pivoted their client engagement model, including their processes, branding, and fees. 

As the business continues to experience growth and success, they require a Senior Project Manager on a contract basis to lead a post-implementation remediation of the newly-introduced Workday HR/HCM system.

This remediation is aimed at streamlining HR processes, recognising and retaining talent within PR, and improving how HR supports employees who now largely work on a WFH / hybrid basis.

As well as leading Workday adjustment to closer meet the changing needs of the business, the Project Manager will also be the focal point for the long term business agenda to achieve 'Best Places to Work' accreditation, which the business sees as important in retaining talent in a competitive financial services sector market.

*Key Responsibilities:*

-  The Project Manager will lead the remediation of the recent Workday implementation across the organisation, managing both business and technology work streams.

-  Oversee the delivery of Workday across technology, processes, and people to support the company's growth initiatives.

-  Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and execution of the Workday implementation and related projects.

-  As Project Manager, you will be the business champion for delivering HR transformation and system change, as well as introducing process and people-related change to ensure alignment with business objectives.

*Ideal Candidate:*

-  Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager in managing financial/HR transformation, Workday or related implementation projects.

-  Strong background in large-scale system and process change within professional settings.

-  Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects across diOerent business functions, including finance and HR.

-  Familiarity with Agile methodology would be an advantage.

-  Ideally experience as a Project or Programme Manager in assembling teams, including Business Analysts, PMO and technical expertise.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Hunter Executive is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in respect of this Programme Manager vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Hunter Executive is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this Programme Manager contract assignment. We anticipate that this contract will fall outside the scope of IR35.

IT Director - Financial Services Sector

Location: Central London (W1)

Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 per annum + excellent package

Our client, an expanding player in the world of investments, wealth management and asset management, is currently seeking an experienced IT Director to join their team in Central London. With more than 65,000 clients worldwide and over £100 billion Assets Under Management, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• The IT Director will manage the comprehensive provision of IT services to an internal user base of over 500 staff, as well as remotely based partners and independent financial advisors
• Work with the senior team to improve AML / KYC processes
• Develop and implement a new IT strategy for the business
• Drive the digitisation agenda and deliver business change from a technology point of view
•  Reposition IT to help the business and enable business growth, which really means that the IT Director will be integral to business success
• Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors
• Lead a team of up to 25 people
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar IT leadership role within the financial services sector
• Ideally, a firm understanding of investments and asset management as a market sector
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and implement IT strategies that align with business objectives
• Experience in driving digital transformation and delivering business change
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of financial IT systems and infrastructure

If you are a confident and experienced IT Director looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you. This role offers a competitive salary and an exceptional package.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Hunter Executive is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in respect of this IT Director vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Fintech Sector, High Net Worth (HNW) Banking & Payments

Location: City of London

Salary: £750-900 per day, outside IR35 (12 month contract)

Description:

An innovative Fintech company in the high net worth banking and payments sector is in urgent need of a Programme Manager to assist further scaling up infrastructure and processes, in practice working with the C-Suite team on a portfolio of projects to mature the business in preparation for an IPO - and the planned profitable exit of a Private Equity investment partner who has successfully funded the business during scale up over the past 5 years.

The programme will impact on business areas including CRM, HR, data analytics/BI, customer onboarding, and KYC/AML.

This award-winning firm is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join their London head office on an initial 12-month engagement, with potential for extension as the business gears up for a significant evolution in preparation for an IPO. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing the successful candidate to work from home part of the week.

We also seek an experienced 'people manager' who will be able to source, onboard and manage Business Analysts and PMO contract staff as and where required during the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities:

- Drive people, process, and technology transformation initiatives to enhance customer experience, respond to regulatory changes, and strategise for business growth.

- Lead a project to introduce AI and related tools to streamline AML/KYC processes to speed up the onboarding of customers whilst at that same time maintaining a robust environment.

- Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve business challenges, deliver superior customer experiences, revolutionise customer interactions, and support business expansion with a cutting-edge mobile banking app.

- Assist in the expansion of the business further into the European market.

- Take on hands-on responsibility for programme management, project prioritisation, and roadmap development.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Project Manager, Programme Manager, or Programme Director in dynamic and disruptive environments.

- Ideally experience of working within Agile development environments, particularly in the technology, banking, or finance sectors.

- Ability to establish and manage programmes, build PMO operations, and recruit programme and project teams.

- Proficiency in Agile development, collaborating with engineers, architects, and DevOps teams.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including interacting with senior executives at up to C-Suite level, regulators, and investors.

- Demonstrate clear examples of applying innovation and adaptability in fast-paced settings.

How to Apply:

If you are a proactive and experienced Programme Manager looking to make a significant impact in the Fintech sector, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Hunter Executive Search and Selection is operating as a Recruitment Consultancy for this contract role, and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will endeavor to respond to successful applicants within 48 hours of receiving an application.