Senior Manager PMO | S3 | Data & AI Domain | Unity Place - Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Senior Manager PMO | S3 | Data & AI Domain | Unity Place - Milton Keynes | 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 robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. The Data & AI Domain at Santander is responsible for setting the strategic direction for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence across the organisation. It ensures that data is managed as a trusted enterprise asset and that advanced technologies are applied responsibly, securely, and effectively to create value for customers and the business. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE The Data & AI Domain is looking for a senior PMO manager based out of Milton Keynes . 12 Month - FTC Builds and manages a strict delivery governance framework and Transformation focussed environment across the work streams to realise their outcomes and ensure successful delivery of IT programme objectives. This may include direct and indirect project team members across a mixture of permanent and non-permanent resources. Provides clear reporting on plans, dependencies, risks and issues to stakeholders. Providing Information on the impacts of change, anticipating any risks and issues and how they can be mitigated. Uses IT project experience and knowledge to drive the focus on effective and timely delivery of Projects, maintaning Governance and Audit standards. With specific focus on the quality assurance of plans, critical path management, status reporting resourcing, budget and dependency management. Being accountable to the programme manager for delivery to the agreed budget, using escalation paths to highlight and formally agree any change required during delivery. We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: Leading the coordination and delivery of the PMO under the SAS rationalisation initiative. Working with Data Engineering to define migration scope, data requirements, delivery plans and resource requirements for each area, including acting as an integration point with Sparrow. Managing dependencies across Data Engineering, Architecture and other relevant stakeholder groups. Ensuring senior stakeholder engagement and governance is in place through clear reporting, accountability and resolution of RAID items. Ensuring Coordination and management of resource planning, including FTE and non-FTE suppliers. WHAT YOU’LL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater 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 track record in multiple IT PMO & ideally project management roles, with a great understanding of project management methodologies (including waterfall, agile) and best practices, including business case development, project planning, stakeholder mapping and communication plans (Required) Proven track record on the successful management and mitigation of risks associated to IT project/programme implementation (Required) Experience preparing and delivering reports and presentations to stakeholders including customers and management regarding project status, results and recommendations (Required) An understanding of IT concepts, technologies, and systems relevant to project domain enabling effective collaboration and division making with technical teams (Preferred) Demonstrable knowledge of programme delivery across Business and IT processes (Preferred) Education Prince2 or equivalent Agile / Scrum Master project certifications (Required) Languages English (Required) Hard Skills Delivery Planning (Required) FTE & Non-FTE resource management (Required) RAID Management (Required) Governance Reporting (Required) Soft Skills Stakeholder Management (Required) Verbal & Written Communication (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: £68,662.00 - £102,994.00 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. ( Only applicable for roles that are eligible for sponsorship) 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: Harry Womersley - [email protected] #LI-DNI