Programme Manager - Cheque Clearing

A major retail bank is looking for a a Programme Manager to join there team for 6 months initially.

Overview

This programme will look to deliver a Cheque Clearing Model (Inbound and Outbound) for Cheque Payments aligned to the HMT directive & capable of supporting Cheque Images. Phased delivery will commence in July 2016 and will result in a new Mobile Banking cheque imaging solution as well as Cheque image capture at Branch and for Commercial customers( Bulk Payments) pay.

Key Competencies:

* Engaging and Managing the Commercial and Agency Business to Support and direct the adoption of the future clearing model
* Lead the end-to-end programme delivery to agreed business standards and requirements
* Define the scope and establish programme governance
* Ensure that programme specifications are aligned to the needs and strategic direction of the Group
* Ensure that the initial business case and terms of reference provide a sound basis for projects and programme initiation
* Manage the processes to ensure the benefits identified in the business case are realised
* Lead the set up and management of programme schedules, costs, objectives and overall Group-wide benefits
* Lead the assessment and management of risks, dependencies and cost over-runs. Provide recommendations and facilitate action to minimise risk
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with accountable executives, customers, suppliers and colleagues across the Group
* Lead, motivate and develop programme teams (internal and external), ensuring performance is of the required standard to meet the needs of the Group
* Lead the development of skills and knowledge of systems, processes and procedures of the programme team to ensure all elements of the programme are managed and delivered
* Direct the testing plans, analysis and design requirements and delivery of quality driven solutions, conforming to required standards and objectives
* Lead the research, analysis and information for decision making. Provide guidance and sound advice to sponsors, customers and team members
* Lead the communication and implementation of Change ensuring all stakeholders understand the reason, benefits and implications of the Change
* Ensure the project deliverables are in accordance with the established processes, standards, practices and procedures of the Group

The Ideal Candidate will have:

- Needs to be a self starter, good interpersonal skills, presentable at Director Level. - 3+ years in Clearings, Retail and/or Commercial experience and 6+ years business analysis experience in related Financial Services
- experience in the Group Security and Fraud and Digital development would be advantageous
- experience in LRM programmes would be advantageous

Useful to have
- exposure to previous Change programmes within retail banking or associated 3rd partiy suppliers
- experience of Transaction Monitoring solutions in a Financial Services environment
- Experience of KYC (Know Your Customer), KYC Utilities, AML, Legal, Customer comms, Ts&Cs