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Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions

Program Manager/ Director

Hybrid

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Freelance

11-04-2025

Job Specifications

Templeton and Partners are looking for Program Director for our global client.

Location- Birmingham, hybrid
Contract- 6-12 months

Requirements:
strong experience in banking sector
experience managing program sizes global and large scale ($100m)
experience reporting into exco-board level
In-depth understanding of programme management methods
In-depth knowledge of key performance indicators and project evaluation methods
Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, MS Office and Base Camp
In-depth knowledge of data analysis and budgeting
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create and implement budgets

About the Company

A global technology recruitment agency, we supply specialist IT Contractors, C-Suite Executives and entire tech teams under Statement of Work solutions, and provide tech jobs for IT professionals. Our team are 70% international and speak 25 languages. Across 8 offices in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich, Warsaw, Bangalore and New York we provide local candidates in 40 countries globally including Belgium, France, Spain, the Nordics, USA, India and China. Even in 2021, only 17% of European and 19% of UK tech special... Know more

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