Head of Commercial Programme Management, R3

• Extensive experience in programme management with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change
• Demonstrated track record delivering cross-functional programmes end-to-end
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and presentation skills
• Outstanding time management skills, able to multi-task and quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Strong team leader with excellent stakeholder engagement skills able to establish effective working relationships across the organisation
• Proven analytical skills, being able to synthesise data points and forecast constants
• Process oriented, problem solver, logical and pragmatic thinker
• Knowledge or experience in financial technology and innovation
• Prior experience in a start-up or scale-up
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• We’re always interested in meeting bold, collaborative people who are excited to work with us

• As the Head of Commercial Programme Management you will occupy a key leadership position, driving strategic initiatives across the Commercial division and ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals
• Reporting to the Commercial Chief of Staff you will lead the Commercial PMO function, manage high-impact programmes, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for R3
• This role is integral to shaping the commercial strategy and ensuring its successful execution
• Establish and lead a high-performing Commercial PMO function, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives
• Define and oversee the delivery of complex, multi-faceted programmes across the commercial division, driving measurable business outcomes
• Develop and implement frameworks to manage programme interdependencies, risks, and priorities effectively
• Design and lead the end-to-end Commercial Transformation Programme, covering product, pricing, customer engagement, and other critical areas
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders across divisions to ensure alignment and validation of the transformation strategy
• Set clear deliverables, timelines, and success metrics, holding cross-functional teams accountable for delivery
• Provide executive-level updates and reporting, ensuring transparency and timely resolution of issues
• Develop and execute a transition plan to embed transformation initiatives into business-as-usual (BAU) operations upon programme completion
• Partner with the Professional Services and Sales teams to design and manage effective processes for engagement status reporting, ensuring actionable insights to inform commercial strategies
• Optimise resource allocation within the commercial division to support strategic sales initiatives, RFP responses, and business development efforts
• Develop and implement a structured approach to evaluating and completing RFPs, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Monitor commitments within sales proposals and coordinate with technical and product management teams to ensure delivery
• Act as a critical interface between the Commercial and Technical PMO teams, ensuring alignment and addressing potential misalignments in customer and product requirements
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks across programmes and initiatives
• Provide high-quality reporting to the Operating Committee (OpCo) on strategic initiatives and commercial progress
• Lead the Commercial division’s contributions to the annual planning process, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities

• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance
• Volunteer days off & charity matching
• Paid learning leave
• Free access to resources like Udemy and Blinkist
• Parental and adoption leave
• Access to the Unmind platform

Total funding: $160.7m

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