Head of Programme Management

LSEG•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads the delivery of strategic programmes and projects across FTSE Russell, ensuring effective prioritisation, resource allocation, and governance to maximise business value. This role plays a critical part in driving portfolio execution, aligning cross-functional initiatives, and establishing strong delivery discipline and transparency at senior leadership level.

Requirements

Extensive experience in large-scale programme, project, and portfolio management
Proven ability to operate and influence at executive level within complex, matrixed organisations
Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams
Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget oversight and KPI management
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Degree or equivalent, with relevant professional qualification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of a complex portfolio of programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with FTSE Russell and LSEG strategic objectives
Own the prioritisation, governance, and execution of key initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards
Monitor portfolio performance, including budgets, milestones, resources, dependencies, and risks
Lead the development and evaluation of business cases, ensuring clear articulation of benefits, impact, and risk
Partner with senior stakeholders to resolve issues, prioritise work, and accelerate key initiatives
Drive the strategic direction for programme delivery, transformation, and portfolio management
Build and maintain portfolio plans, providing clear reporting and insights to senior leadership
Own the annual planning and budgeting process in line with Group frameworks
Support Group and functional planning cycles, working closely with the COO and leadership team
Lead continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis and quality enhancement initiatives
Ensure adherence to LSEG programme and project management standards
Lead, coach, and develop a team of programme professionals, driving high performance and capability growth
Act as an integrator across functions, connecting teams and initiatives to drive organisational change and strategic outcomes