Technology Transformation Programme Manager

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.The Technology Transformation Programme Manager leads the strategic execution of digital and IT transformation initiatives across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with Technology strategy, drives key initiatives, and embeds governance and change management practices to deliver measurable outcomes and impacts.Technology StrategyCoordinate the development or refinement of technology transformation roadmapSupport Technology departments to translate strategic intent into execution plan across the various departments in Technology, ensuring alignment between Technology stakeholders. Programme Governance & DeliveryEstablish and manage programme governance structures, steering committees, and reporting frameworks.Manage division-wide technology transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery excellence.Manage the execution and delivery of key ‘Tech-for-Tech’ transformation initiatives and support identified major ‘Tech-for-Pillar’ transformation projects.Oversee programme planning, review and monitor budget requests and spend, identify risks and issues, and track project performances. Stakeholder Engagement & Change ManagementAct as the primary liaison between technology teams and where necessary, liaise with business and Group stakeholders.Drive change management efforts to embed new ways of working.Influence and inspire collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment of resources and priorities. Skills & CompetenciesProven experience in leading transformation programmes, especially within the Technology domain.Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and delivery.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field.Certifications in PMP/Prince, Agile, ITIL, or equivalent.Experience in financial services or regulated industries is highly desirable.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.