Programme Manager- London

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 strong potential for extension and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives across operations and technology. The programme includes a mix of transformation projects such as Agentic AI implementation, product-led change within operations, and large-scale platform integrations. You will oversee up to 10 concurrent workstreams, ensuring alignment between business and technology teams while driving delivery at pace.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional programmes.

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of programmes (up to 10 projects), ensuring alignment with business and technology strategy
• Drive product-led transformation across operations, working closely with product, engineering, and business teams
• Oversee the implementation of emerging capabilities including Agentic AI and intelligent automation solutions
• Manage end-to-end programme delivery including governance, planning, budgeting, risk, and dependency management
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, technology, and architecture to ensure successful platform integration
• Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting frameworks, and executive-level updates
• Identify risks and issues early, providing clear mitigation strategies and ensuring timely escalation where required
• Foster cross-team collaboration and remove blockers to ensure delivery momentum

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager delivering large-scale transformation within the insurance or financial services sector
• Strong experience managing complex portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and dependencies
• Demonstrated experience delivering product-led change, particularly within operational business areas
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience working closely with technology teams on platform integration and modernisation programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing cross-functional teams in matrix environments
• Comfortable working in agile and hybrid delivery models
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in programme delivery, transformation, or strategic change roles

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

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.

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 and work-place pension