Yorkshire Building Society
Programme Manager
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Programme Manager
We are looking for experienced Programme Managers to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact change initiatives aligned to our strategic priorities. This role provides end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery of multi-workstream programmes across business and technology, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with regulatory expectations.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead complex programmes from inception through to delivery, with full accountability for scope, timelines, budget and outcomes
- Define programme vision, roadmap and success measures, ensuring clear direction for delivery teams and stakeholders
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies and governance in a structured, controlled environment
- Lead and develop Project Managers and delivery teams to drive high performance
- Coordinate delivery across business and technology teams to ensure successful end-to-end change
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive sponsors
- Translate strategic objectives into clear, executable delivery plans
- Ensure delivery is aligned to regulatory, audit and governance expectations
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience leading multi-workstream, complex programmes with full accountability for delivery
- Track record of delivering large-scale, multi-year initiatives, including programmes with multi-million pound budgets
- Experience operating in a regulated environment (e.g. Financial Services or similar)
- Strong leadership capability, including managing and developing delivery teams
- Ability to apply structured delivery frameworks (e.g. MSP, SAFe) with a focus on outcomes
- Experience delivering across both business and technology change, including digital or systems transformation
- Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders and executive sponsors
- Ability to translate strategy into clear delivery roadmaps and plans
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including business case and supplier management
- A track record of delivering measurable business value and outcomes
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Desirable
- Programme-level accreditation (e.g. MSP Practitioner) or equivalent applied experience
- Experience working in hybrid delivery environments (Agile at scale alongside structured governance)
Additional information
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have shaped and led enterprise-wide change, not just delivered pre-defined programmes.
Why this role matters
This is a critical leadership role within our Change Delivery function, responsible for delivering initiatives that improve customer outcomes, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance our digital capability.
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
- Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.
- Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
- Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
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Our benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
- Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
- Bonus. We work together to reach for better at YBS, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded, with up to a 10% annual bonus.
- Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
- Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
- My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Careers@ybs.co.uk
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