Programme Manager - Edinburgh

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Programme Manager to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh.

Our client is seeking a Data Transformation Programme Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-wide data transformation projects.  This pivotal role will improve data governance, modernise analytics infrastructure, and enhance the organisation’s technological capabilities, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in programme leadership, data strategy execution, stakeholder management and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple interrelated data transformation projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeframe, and budget
• Develop comprehensive programme plans, manage interdependencies, and report progress to executive leadership.
• Implement data governance frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support digital innovation
• Lead the adoption of new data platforms, automation tools, and analytics solutions
• Collaborate with executives, IT teams, data scientists, and external partners to drive programme success
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure smooth transitions to new data systems
• Regularly review programme performance, providing transparent updates and actionable insights to senior leadership
• Establish key metrics to measure the success and impact of data transformation initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in programme management within data transformation or digital change projects
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data architecture and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
• Expertise in programme budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Familiarity with modern data technologies, cloud ecosystems (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise data platforms
• Project/Programme management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or Agile (e.g., SAFe) are highly desirable

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.