M&G plc
Programme Manager – Finance Specialist
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Programme Manager – Finance Specialist
Senior Programme Manager – Finance Technology (Corporate Functions)
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity, we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
About the Role
This role has overall responsibility for leading the delivery of complex programmes within the Corporate Functions Technology team, with a specific focus on finance-related change.
The role ensures that technology initiatives supporting Finance functions are delivered in a controlled, transparent and value-driven manner, aligned with organisational priorities and regulatory expectations. The role works closely with Finance, Technology, and other Corporate Functions, translating strategic objectives into well-governed programmes that deliver measurable outcomes—all while managing risk, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end programme delivery for finance-focused technology initiatives, from initiation through to successful implementation and closure
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and ensure technology programmes support business outcomes
- Establish and maintain robust programme governance, including planning, reporting, risk and issue management
- Coordinate multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring dependencies, milestones and resources are effectively managed
- Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders and governance forums
- Manage financial oversight of programmes, including budgets, forecasts and benefits tracking
- Ensure programmes comply with internal controls, policies and external regulatory requirements
- Foster strong collaboration across Technology, Finance and wider Corporate Functions teams
- Support continuous improvement in programme management practices within Corporate Functions Technology
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Key Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Strong understanding of finance operating models, financial processes or finance change initiatives
- Proven ability to lead complex technology programmes involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies
- Experience working within Corporate Functions and regulated environments
- Strong governance, risk, dependency, and control awareness
- Experience of producing, tracking and managing project and programme budgets
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences
- Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Structured, outcome-focused approach with attention to detail
Benefits at M&G
At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future.
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UK Benefits:
- Enhanced pension scheme – Contribute 18% overall (with 13% Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions).
- Share Save and Share Incentive Plan – Combining share-based benefits with financial support for savers.
- Financial wellbeing services – Help you with real confidence to put your money to work.
- Holistic leave policy:
- 38 days annual leave (plus one day per year of service for the first 3 years) plus bank holidays.
- Additional 5 days flexibility available via "Time Off When You Need It" policy.
- Inspiring Families Policy:
- Comprehensive support including paid maternity, adoption, surrogacy and paternity leave, fostering our inclusive culture.
- Wellbeing and protection:
- Private Healthcare coverage for you and family (options available).
- Critical Illness Cover and Life Assurance – Professional support for challenging situations.
Culture & Inclusion:
M&G has a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, with policies and employee-led networks supporting the diverse communities our colleagues represent.
- Career flexibility: We welcome those who serve in the military, are returning from career breaks, and employees from all walks of life with different backgrounds, ages, cultures, beliefs or sexual orientations.
- Disability and health confidence: M&G is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to recruiting and retaining candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions.
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