Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, strategic programmes supporting the Financial Times' data modernisation ambitions and broader technology transformation. As part of the Delivery Management function within the Portfolio discipline, you will combine hands-on programme leadership with a commitment to developing delivery excellence across Product & Technology. You will lead large, complex programmes from concept through implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and third-party partners to deliver meaningful business outcomes. In addition to programme delivery, you will strengthen project and programme management capabilities by mentoring Delivery Managers, promoting best practices, and contributing to continuous improvement of our delivery framework.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We value unique perspectives and strive to ensure all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We foster a supportive workplace where employees can be themselves and perform to their full potential. We are dedicated to removing barriers, especially those faced by underrepresented groups, to create an inclusive environment.

Working Environment
We offer a 50% hybrid working model, averaging two to three days onsite, fostering trust, remote adaptability, and in-person collaboration. Flexible working pattern requests are considered where feasible. Our benefits include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships, and community engagement opportunities.

Experience
- Significant experience leading large-scale, complex transformation programmes within technology or digital environments
- Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide programmes involving multiple workstreams, third-party suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Excellent programme planning, governance, dependency management, and risk management skills
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing large programme budgets and delivering measurable business value
- Outstanding stakeholder management skills, including engaging senior executives and Board-level stakeholders
- Experience adapting Agile, Lean, traditional, and hybrid delivery methodologies to suit different environments
- Strong vendor and supplier management experience with the ability to build collaborative partnerships
- Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others

About you
You are a proactive leader who thrives in complex environments, able to foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. You are committed to continuous improvement and cross-functional partnership, with a strong focus on delivery excellence and mentoring others.

Qualifications
Desirable qualifications include experience leading data modernisation, enterprise technology, or digital transformation programmes; developing programme management frameworks or centres of excellence; familiarity with modern product delivery practices and portfolio management environments; and experience within media, publishing, subscription, or technology-led organisations.