Senior Program Manager

About Aptia Aptia is a new force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better. In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia will serve 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives. And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fuelled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues. Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. These aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. If you want to join a sector that never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development, we could have your perfect next role. The Program Manager will be accountable to the Head of Transformation, UK but will also work significantly with business sponsors, the UK Leadership Team, the Chief Transformation Officer, and the Technology Management Team. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with business and senior stakeholders to define and deliver against business outcomes and ensure clear, consistent reporting. Be accountable for the design and implementation of appropriate target operating models to enhance and embed the transformational process. Effective planning, with the ability to construct, present and effectively communicate a range of roadmaps and detailed plans. Manage vendors and work with IT items to prepare an appropriate implementation methodology and associated documentation Manage communication of progress and changes to stakeholders and the wider organisation. Management of a (virtual) program team with matrix management requirements. Drive change at pace through excellent cross-functional working. Ensure financial diligence & reporting of the program to secure delivery within budget. Excellent risk and issue management. Proactively manage dependencies across the program and to/from adjacent programs of work. Successfully negotiate organisational challenges. Practice, develop and promote the use of Aptia's Transformation standards, whilst adapting agreed methodologies to effectively support a range of scenarios. Experience And Qualifications An excellent track record of shaping and delivering large programs across Technology and Business disciplines. Proven delivery record of driving organisational and business change programs to agreed timescales and deadlines. Experience in delivering technology platforms and transformation into business, including coordination of UATs. Understanding of a range of delivery methodologies with a good knowledge of change tools and frameworks. Demonstrable experience of driving transformational change in complex environments. Ability to manage and motivate diverse sets of teams across multiple functions. Evidence of multiple senior stakeholder management. Strong consultative skills with the ability to collaborate when appropriate and influence across a broad, senior stakeholder base. A good understanding of the application of target operating models, design frameworks and Business Architecture capabilities. Evidence of resolving challenging issues and contributing to end state solution. Able to make trade-offs to ensure priority value items are delivered.