Programme Manager

Job description

Programme Manager

Salary circa £85,000

Do you have a passion for transformation? Do you have experience delivering large scale Digital, Data, Generative AI or Infrastructure programmes? Are you dynamic, resilient and want to be involved in delivering change that drives Aviva's strategy? If you do, you could be part of this transformation.

You don't need to be from an insurance background, but we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in delivering complex change. Our one team approach means you will have great opportunities for career development across the Technologies and Business Units.

If you are motivated by making a difference in a fast paced, customer focussed environment and have strong relationship building skills this could be the role for you!

A bit about the job:

This role will successfully oversee the execution of strategic programmes, driving change that enables Aviva to continuously improve customers outcomes. The role will include influencing and challenging stakeholders (including 3rd parties and regulatory bodies) up to C-suite. You will own a significant budget (up to £10million). You will be responsible for prioritising activity in line with this and will need to confidently identify and manage delivery and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise impact. Thought and behaviour leadership and delivering through others are essential to succeed in this role.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Experience with leading fast paced, complex change with annual budgets between £5m - £10m
• Capable of influencing senior stakeholders to drive the necessary changes at a strategic level with demonstrable experience in managing multiple third-party suppliers
• Confidence in leading a number of high priorities, concurrent projects
• Effective leadership of teams up to 100 change professionals in a matrix environment, with experience of managing up to 10 direct reports
• The ability to think out of the box, driving innovation in the way in which we deliver change and outcomes

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £85,000 depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on 07385425912 or send an email to [email protected]