PMO Manager | S3 | Everyday Banking (RBB) – TSB Integration | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility

PMO Manager | S3 | Everyday Banking (RBB) – TSB Integration | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility Country: United Kingdom IT STARTS HERE Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference . Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE The Everyday Banking team in Retail Banking are looking for a PMO Manager based out of Milton Keynes, other primary head office location will be considered. This role is a 12 month FTC/Secondment. This opportunity is being advertised as part of Santander's Internal Mobility Programme . We welcome applications from colleagues across the organisation who are passionate about delivering strategic change, driving governance excellence, and supporting successful programme delivery. As a PMO Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the successful delivery of complex change initiatives by overseeing governance, planning, reporting, resource management, risk and dependency management across multiple projects and workstreams. You'll collaborate closely with Programme Managers, Workstream Leads and senior stakeholders to ensure change activity remains aligned to strategic objectives and is delivered effectively. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: Leading PMO activities across programmes and workstreams, ensuring robust governance and control frameworks are in place. Driving planning, prioritisation, resource management and delivery tracking to support successful change execution. Producing high-quality programme reporting, management information and executive updates for stakeholders and governance forums. Managing programme risks, issues, actions and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. Supporting programme budgeting, forecasting and financial tracking activities. Building strong relationships with stakeholders across projects, programmes and business functions. Providing challenge, insight and recommendations to improve programme performance and delivery outcomes. Supporting continuous improvement of PMO standards, processes and ways of working. WHAT YOU’LL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Professional Experience Proven experience within PMO, project management, programme management or change delivery environments (Required) Experience managing governance, reporting, planning, risks, issues and dependencies across complex initiatives (Required) Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes within a complex organisation (Preferred) Education Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience (Preferred) PRINCE2 Practitioner, P3O, PMO Certification or equivalent qualification (Preferred) Hard Skills PMO governance, controls and reporting (Required) Project and programme planning methodologies including Agile and Waterfall (Required) Risk, issue, dependency and resource management (Required) Budget tracking and management information reporting (Preferred) Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and reporting tools (Preferred) Soft Skills Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills (Required) Strong analytical and problem-solving capability (Required) Effective communication and presentation skills (Required) Ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability (Required) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (Required) WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally. Salary Range: £49,274.00 - £73,912.00 per annum (depending on experience) This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location. Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring. Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support. Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support. Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve. Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network. Ready to be recognised? It starts with you. LOCAL COMPLIANCE At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow. To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern , where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s). We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs. WHAT TO DO NEXT If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance . If you want to know more about the opportunity: Please contact Name – [email protected]