Programme Manager

hackajob is collaborating with Admiral Group Plc to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. Programme Manager The Admiral IT Department is seeking a driven Programme Manager with proven experience in delivering programmes involving Generative AI and advanced technical solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of emerging AI technologies, their practical applications, and the ability to drive innovation and adoption within the organisation. A passion for technology and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering transformative AI-driven solutions is essential, partnered with first-class programme management capabilities. Key Responsibilities

• Work with project delivery teams, agile squads, and business stakeholders to ensure a quality and timely set of deliverables.
• Proactive ownership of all programme deliverables, maintaining a focus on quality at all times.
• Lead the delivery of programmes involving Generative AI, ensuring alignment with business objectives and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess, select, and implement Generative AI solutions, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Champion the adoption of AI technologies across the organisation, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in Generative AI and related fields, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements in all AI-related initiatives.
• Business case development - supporting the business owner in providing the relevant input to support technology investment.
• Management of stakeholder relationships and communication.
• RAID Management in line with PMO standards.
• Take ownership for building and maintaining the programme delivery plan for execution.
• Managing the interdependencies across the programme alongside external dependencies.
• Clear and concise programme and project reporting.
• Reporting to Steering Committees, Programme and Portfolio checkpoints.
• Mentoring, guiding and sharing best practice with Project Managers, Delivery Leads and Squad leads working on this programme.
• Help others to check and improve quality of work.
• Support the activities of other members of the team.

Knowledge And Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Programme Manager on large scale Programmes.
• Extensive experience managing programmes involving Generative AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, and a track record of driving successful technology adoption.
• Experience in integrating AI solutions within existing business processes and systems.
• Understanding of the ethical, legal, and operational considerations of deploying Generative AI in a business context.
• Proven leadership skills to drive change and deliver business outcomes.
• Excellent Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Managing complex portfolios and programmes end to end.
• Extensive experience of planning, budgeting, financial management and governance.
• Strong understanding of current and horizon technology.
• Business and I.T. transformation and change experience.
• Experience in both agile and waterfall environments.
• Experience in data migration and cloud technologies (preferred).
• Technical knowledge is an advantage.

Desirable

• Understanding of Insurance and Financial Services.
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape (FCA, PRA etc.).

Preferred Professional Training/Certification

• Programme Management qualification (e.g. MSP).
• Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, APM or AgilePM).
• Relevant AI or machine learning certifications (e.g., Microsoft AI, AWS Machine Learning, Google Cloud AI, or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuous professional development in AI, data science, or related fields.

Interview Process 2 Stage Interview process via Microsoft Teams Location This is a remote role with a requirement to attend our Cardiff office once a quarter or as and when required.