Programme Manager - Real-Time Data

Directors
  • Greater London
  • Contract
  • Contract IT, Permanent IT
  • DSj19-1605138
  • 19/06/2025
Programme Manager – Real-Time Data
Major Transformation Programme

London / Hybrid
Inside IR35 900-1100 per day
High-impact Leadership Role


We’re looking for a confident and capable Programme Manager to take ownership of a key Real-Time Data workstream within a complex, high-visibility platform transformation. Working as part of a global, cross-functional programme team, you’ll drive delivery across engineering, product, and infrastructure to help reshape and modernise a full-tick market data ecosystem that powers mission-critical analytics.


This is a leadership-heavy role, where success hinges on your ability to align technical delivery with product strategy, coordinate internal teams and external vendors, and manage risk without losing momentum. If you thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments and know how to drive outcomes across distributed teams, this one’s for you.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading delivery of real-time data and analytics capabilities within a full platform re-engineering initiative
  • Managing cross-functional dependencies across engineering, cloud/infrastructure, and a major vendor partner
  • Defining clear project scopes, timelines, and outcomes while keeping plans flexible and delivery agile
  • Driving collaboration between product, tech, and commercial teams—keeping everyone moving in the same direction
  • Representing progress, performance, and priorities to stakeholders and exec-level forums
  • Creating a delivery culture grounded in transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
What we’re looking for:
  • Deep experience in leading technology delivery programmes (5+ years), ideally with global or distributed teams
  • A solid grasp of real-time data systems and market data platforms, plus knowledge of cloud and infrastructure delivery
  • Someone who’s worked with vendors to co-develop complex technical solutions
  • Agile mindset and experience with Scrum methodologies; SAFe/PMI certs a bonus
  • Financial services or regulated environment experience preferred
  • Clear communicator, strong collaborator, and an advocate for delivery excellence
Why this role?
  • You’ll be at the heart of a strategic, multi-year transformation programme with genuine business impact
  • Opportunity to lead a team that sits at the intersection of technology innovation and real-world application
  • Work in a hybrid model with an organisation investing in long-term data and platform modernisation
  • 5 year – high value project
  • Immediate Start
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