At GBST, we’re inspiring wealth innovation for wealth management and advice organisations globally. Our commitment to excellence, track record of continued and successful delivery, hard work and product excellence has earned us the trust and partnership of many of the world’s leading financial services organisations.
We’ve invested heavily in transforming our technology stack to bring a truly immersive and digital experience to the front and back-office.
Job Description
The opportunity for U
We’re now looking for a Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex client and internal change across our EMEA region. This role sits within our Delivery function and focuses on major client-led programmes, product upgrades, and strategic internal initiatives. As a Programme Manager at GBST, you’ll take ownership of multiple workstreams, provide direction to project managers, and act as a trusted partner to senior client and internal stakeholders—ensuring delivery aligns with GBST’s objectives, strategy, and quality standards. You’ll be joining a global, diverse team in an Australian-based organisation, collaborating closely with product, technology, finance, and client teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in London.
Desired Skills and Experience
What U will do:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale client programmes and internal strategic initiatives across EMEA
Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all programme delivery matters
Manage multiple workstreams, providing leadership and direction to project managers and cross-functional teams
Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client and internal stakeholders
Own programme governance including scope, budget, timelines, risks, issues, and quality outcomes
Negotiate Statements of Work and change requests, ensuring clear, achievable deliverables and balanced commercial outcomes
Develop and maintain integrated programme and implementation plans
Ensure accurate, timely reporting to clients and GBST senior leadership
Monitor programme financials, forecasts, and resourcing requirements
Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodologies, processes, and tools
Champion team engagement, performance, and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams
U will be someone with:
Proven experience delivering large-scale IT programmes, ideally within financial services and/or a software vendor environment
Strong knowledge of programme management disciplines including scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management
Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, release management, and hosting/infrastructure services
Strong financial acumen with experience managing and forecasting programme budgets
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and motivate cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively
GBST & U benefits (UK):
Hybrid working arrangement
Instant savings and discounts on major retailers
Private Health Insurance including Dental and Optical Cover
If you’re looking for a role where you can be a part of exciting innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now or reach out to Careers@gbst.com if you have any questions.
Please note due to a high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact applicants progressing to the next stage. We are currently managing recruitment internally and do not require support from external agencies.
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