Senior Manager, Project Management

Programme Manager RTE Engineering GG14 [insert location]

FTSE Russell, part of the London Stock Exchange Group, is an essential index partner for a changing world, providing category defining indices across asset classes and investment objectives to create new possibilities for the global investment community. FTSE Russell’s expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company in an innovative and dynamic industry. In this key leadership role, you will [insert details on responsibilities and projects] across the Engineering organisation. The main goal of this position [insert details on goals and achievements expected]

Key accountabilities:

Programme Oversight and Progress Monitoring: Oversees the entire programme lifecycle, with a focus on monitoring budgets, milestones, resource allocation, and interdependencies to ensure that projects progress as planned.

Leadership and Programme Guidance: Provides overall leadership and guidance to the programme team, bringing technical expertise in programme management. Leads all aspects of programme delivery, from requirements analysis and business case creation to planning and execution.

Accountability for Delivery: Holds ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of high-complexity projects, managing risks and impacts proactively. Navigates complex programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and maintaining programme integrity.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement: Promotes and fosters cross-functional collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients and senior management. Leads cross-functional meetings, ensuring commitment to project goals and coordinating corrective actions when necessary.

Strategic Alignment and Portfolio Collaboration: Works closely with the Head of Portfolio Management to ensure programme objectives align with broader business priorities. Aligns team activities with organisational strategy, driving key initiatives that support transformational change.

Team Leadership and Coaching: Leads and mentors project managers within the programme, setting clear performance and delivery expectations to achieve consistent, high-quality results across projects.

Programme Reporting and Senior Management Updates: Provides regular updates and detailed programme reporting to senior leadership, ensuring transparency on programme status, budget, risks, and outcomes.

Resource Planning and Issue Resolution: Develops resourcing strategies that support daily operational needs, addressing escalated issues and ensuring optimal support for programme delivery.

Risk Management and Change Control: Manages programme-level risks, dependencies, budget variances, and change requests, ensuring that projects meet LSEG Group Standards for methodology, governance, and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is required. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, MSP) is highly desirable, demonstrating advanced knowledge and commitment to best practices in programme and project management.

Extensive Programme Management Experience: Proven track record in leading and delivering complex programmes and projects, ideally with experience managing high-stakes, cross-functional programmes in dynamic and regulated industries. Significant experience in overseeing large budgets, resource planning, and risk management is essential.

Portfolio and Change Management Knowledge: Exposure to portfolio management, with the ability to balance programme goals with broader organisational priorities. Expertise in change management, ensuring smooth integration of transformational initiatives and the achievement of intended business benefits.

People and Stakeholder Management Expertise: Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and building collaborative, high-performing project environments. Skilled in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, from team members to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.

Strategic Alignment and Business Acumen: Demonstrates a strong understanding of how programme delivery aligns with organisational strategy. Familiarity with business case development, benefit realisation, and strategic prioritisation supports a results-oriented approach that maximises programme impact.

Key skills:

Project Management Methodologies: Deep expertise in project and programme management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches. Skilled in selecting the appropriate methodology based on programme complexity, resource requirements, and organisational goals, enabling efficient and adaptable programme delivery.

Resource Planning and Optimisation: Proficient in developing and executing resource plans that balance programme needs with budget constraints. Skilled in resource allocation strategies that optimise team productivity and ensure the availability of critical skills at each programme phase.

Business Case Development and Benefits Realisation: Experienced in creating comprehensive business cases that outline programme objectives, costs, and expected benefits. Demonstrates a structured approach to tracking and realising benefits, ensuring that programmes deliver measurable value and align with strategic goals.

Organisational Navigation and Strategic Alignment: Demonstrates a deep understanding of LSEG's business structure, strategic objectives, and market position. Skilled in aligning programme activities with organisational goals, ensuring that all deliverables support the broader mission and provide measurable business impact.

Change Management: Adept at managing change initiatives within the context of high-risk, high-impact programmes. Uses change management frameworks to engage stakeholders, manage resistance, and ensure the successful adoption of transformational changes.

Industry and Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics relevant to LSEG's business. This knowledge ensures that programme decisions are informed by external factors, supporting compliance and competitive positioning.

Leadership and Team Development: Skilled in providing direction, coaching, and support to project managers within the programme. Sets clear expectations, provides constructive feedback, and fosters a collaborative culture that promotes growth, resilience, and consistent programme success.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication skills, adept at presenting complex information in a clear, audience-appropriate manner. Builds trust with stakeholders by ensuring transparency, managing expectations, and providing regular status updates.

Problem Solving and Decision Making: Skilled in identifying programme challenges and proactively implementing solutions. Balances analytical and creative approaches to resolve issues efficiently, ensuring programmes stay on track and achieve desired outcomes.

Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities for process optimisation within programme management, implementing changes that improve efficiency, enhance quality, and drive consistent results. Skilled in using data and feedback to refine processes continuously.

Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds and maintains strong relationships across departments and with external partners, fostering a culture of cooperation and alignment. Skilled in navigating diverse stakeholder interests to create consensus and shared commitment to programme goals.

Third-Party and Vendor Management: Experienced in managing third-party relationships, ensuring that vendor contributions align with programme objectives. Skilled in negotiating contracts, setting performance standards, and holding vendors accountable for quality and timelines.

Flexible Ways of Working: Demonstrates adaptability in response to shifting programme demands, fostering a resilient team culture. Skilled in developing contingency plans and maintaining team focus during periods of change, ensuring that programmes maintain momentum.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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