Programme Manager

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world's leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

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The Role

We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and business transformation programmes across Product & Technology.

Reporting into the Portfolio & Programmes team, you'll be responsible for end-to-end programme leadership, bringing together multiple workstreams, delivery teams, suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes. You'll ensure programmes are effectively governed, aligned to organisational priorities and delivered against agreed objectives, benefits and success measures.

Working across Product, Engineering, Data, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Architecture and business functions, you'll combine strong programme leadership with technical understanding to enable informed decision-making, manage delivery risk and drive successful business adoption and value realisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex technology and business transformation programmes from mobilisation through to implementation, adoption and benefits realisation.
• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams, delivery teams and third-party partners.
• Establish effective programme governance, reporting and decision-making processes that support successful delivery.
• Manage programme budgets, forecasts and financial performance, ensuring investment is aligned with strategic objectives.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security and business teams to manage technical dependencies and delivery risks.
• Oversee third-party suppliers and systems integrators, ensuring contractual commitments, milestones and service levels are achieved.
• Lead programme-level risk, issue, dependency and change management, implementing recovery plans where required.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear programme updates, recommendations and delivery insights.
• Support organisational readiness, business change and operational transition to ensure successful adoption and long-term value.
• Drive continuous improvement in programme delivery practices while promoting collaboration, accountability and delivery excellence.

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology or business transformation programmes.
• Proven track record of managing multiple related projects, workstreams and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong programme governance, planning, financial management and delivery expertise.
• Experience delivering within Agile, hybrid and traditional project environments.
• Broad understanding of digital products, cloud technologies, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cyber security, SaaS platforms or data technologies.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, systems integrators and multi-vendor delivery environments.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, business case development and benefits realisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including presenting to executive leadership and governance boards.
• Professional programme management certification such as MSP, PgMP, PfMP or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience within media, publishing, subscription or technology-led organisations.
• Experience delivering enterprise transformation, technology modernisation or operating model change programmes.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, cyber security frameworks and modern software delivery practices.

What's in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model

About the role

The Financial Times seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and business transformation programmes across Product & Technology. You will own the end-to-end governance and execution of strategic initiatives that drive measurable business value. In this role, you will act as the central coordination point for multiple workstreams, aligning cross-functional teams and third-party partners toward shared outcomes. You will combine commercial acumen with technical insight to navigate ambiguity and keep programmes on track. Your work will directly influence the future direction of the FT's product and technology landscape.

Key facts

What you'll do

Lead complex technology and business transformation programmes from mobilisation through to implementation, adoption and benefits realisation.

Develop and maintain integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams, delivery teams and third-party partners.

Establish effective programme governance, reporting and decision-making processes that support successful delivery.

Manage programme budgets, forecasts and financial performance, ensuring investment is aligned with strategic objectives.

Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security and business teams to manage technical dependencies and delivery risks.

Oversee third-party suppliers and systems integrators, ensuring contractual commitments, milestones and service levels are achieved.

Lead programme-level risk, issue, dependency and change management, implementing recovery plans where required.

Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear programme updates, recommendations and delivery insights.

Support organisational readiness, business change and operational transition to ensure successful adoption and long-term value.

Drive continuous improvement in programme delivery practices while promoting collaboration, accountability and delivery excellence.

Requirements

Significant experience leading large-scale technology or business transformation programmes.

Proven track record of managing multiple related projects, workstreams and cross-functional delivery teams.

Strong programme governance, planning, financial management and delivery expertise.

Experience delivering within Agile, hybrid and traditional project environments.

Broad understanding of digital products, cloud technologies, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cyber security, SaaS platforms or data technologies.

Experience managing third-party suppliers, systems integrators and multi-vendor delivery environments.

Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, business case development and benefits realisation.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including presenting to executive leadership and governance boards.

Professional programme management certification such as MSP, PgMP, PfMP or equivalent.

Nice to have

Experience within media, publishing, subscription or technology-led organisations.

Experience delivering enterprise transformation, technology modernisation or operating model change programmes.

Familiarity with enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, cyber security frameworks and modern software delivery practices.

Practical notes

Hybrid working model with flexibility around location in London or Sofia.

Professional certification and relevant experience are essential criteria.

Candidates must ensure all information provided is authentic and accurately represents their skills and experience.