Programme Director

The primary purpose of the role is to manage change projects aimed at helping the organization achieve its strategic objectives. This involves ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, under control, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures. As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a critical Digital Client Experience programme for the UK and International Corporate Bank (UKCB and OCB). Additionally, you will lead the Digital portfolio in the India region, ensuring the successful end-to-end delivery of multiple projects by managing project teams and ensuring proper resourcing and necessary skills are in place. This role also involves direct management responsibility for a team of VP level project managers. To excel in this role, you must possess deep experience in driving complex business and technology change projects within a Corporate Bank setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to distil information into key messages and present confidently to senior audiences. You should be a self-starter with the capability to prioritize activities effectively, deliver within tight deadlines, and multitask across various projects in a high-pressure environment. Prior experience in identifying, attracting, and developing talent, as well as running a project management capability/team, is crucial. Furthermore, you should have a proven track record of driving Agile adoption and managing Agile deliveries while integrating and adapting other methodologies as needed. Desirable qualifications for this role include corporate banking product knowledge (cash & trade) and an understanding of front-to-back business process flows. Experience in effectively operating within a global/regional matrix is also preferred. As a key figure in managing change projects within the organization, you will be responsible for various tasks such as developing and managing project plans, communicating with stakeholders, managing project budgets, creating progress reports, mitigating project risks, and facilitating change management activities. Additionally, you will be expected to contribute significantly to strategic initiatives, manage a business function, and provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees. Overall, this role requires a strong leader who can influence decisions, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change effectively. Your ability to align with the organization's values and behaviors, as well as your commitment to upholding Barclays" Values and Mindset, will be crucial for success in this position.,