Lead Programme Manager

Ready to take the lead on complex programmes that make a real impact?

Want to join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

AXS are looking for a Lead Programme Manager to help deliver some of our most complex and important programmes, bringing together teams across technology, operations and the wider business.

This is a senior individual contributor role where you'll turn strategic priorities into clear plans, connect activity across multiple programmes and help ensure we're focused on the right outcomes. You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing clear insight into progress, risks and priorities, while helping teams navigate dependencies, competing demands and change.

What You'll Be Doing 

Programme Delivery

• Lead complex, cross-functional programmes from planning through to launch, adoption and completion.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear plans, roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Priorities, Risks & Dependencies

• Bring together priorities, resources and dependencies across multiple programmes and workstreams.
• Identify risks and challenges early, developing practical solutions and recovery plans to keep delivery on track.

Governance & Insights

• Develop effective programme governance, reporting and dashboards to provide a clear view of progress and performance.
• Use programme data and business insight to highlight issues and help senior leaders make informed decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build strong relationships across technical, operational and commercial teams, as well as suppliers and external partners.
• Influence priorities and decisions across the business, challenging constructively and bringing people together around shared outcomes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve programme management standards, processes and ways of working.
• Support and mentor programme and project management colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practice.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience managing complex, cross-functional programmes from planning through to completion.
• Strong programme and project management knowledge, with experience adapting your approach to different programmes and business needs.
• Experience turning strategic priorities into clear plans, priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively through ambiguity, changing requirements and competing priorities.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using programme data, KPIs and business insight to support decisions.
• Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience developing effective programme governance, reporting and ways of working.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other programme and project management professionals.

Ready to Apply?

 Ready to bring clarity to complex programmes and help shape how we deliver at AXS? Apply today!

You can find out more about life at AXS here: https://aegeurope.com/brands/axs/

Where: This role is based in our London Head Office near London Bridge station. We work 3 days in the office (Tues-Thu) and 2 days from home (Monday and Friday). We also offer flexible start and end times and elcome flexible working conversations.

So why apply?

Click here to find out why our employees love working for AEG  https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.