Programme Manager - Data & Modelling Controls

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Are you an experienced Programme Manager who enjoys bringing structure, pace and clarity to complex transformation? We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Programme Manager to support the delivery of the Data & Modelling Controls programme within IWR Finance.

This is a high-impact transformation focused on strengthening the way data and modelling controls are designed, implemented and embedded across Finance processes. The programme covers the data journey from policy administration systems, through cleansing and validation, to IT and Finance hand-offs, with the aim of improving consistency, governance and control effectiveness.

You will work with Finance, Technology, Risk, Audit, Controls and business teams to help define the target control environment, identify gaps, coordinate remediation and support improved ways of working. The role would suit someone who can operate well in complexity, build strong stakeholder relationships and bring practical delivery discipline without over-engineering the approach.

In this role, you'll lead a large multi-year transformation programme focused on strengthening data and modelling controls across complex end-to-end Finance processes. Working closely with Finance, Technology, Risk, Data and business teams, you’ll help improve control effectiveness, simplify delivery and support better business outcomes. You’ll bring structure, pace and clarity to programme delivery, while encouraging collaboration and identifying opportunities to use AI, automation and improved ways of working where they add value.

• Managing delivery planning, governance, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting for the Data & Modelling Controls programme

• Supporting the definition and implementation of a scalable control environment for data and modelling across IWR Finance processes

• Coordinating activity across multiple policy administration systems, recognizing that different systems may have different processes, data structures and control maturity

• Supporting gap analysis and remediation planning, ensuring actions are prioritized, tracked and progressed effectively

• Defining and implementing a proportionate control framework across data, transformation and modelling activities

• Identifying practical opportunities to improve controls, simplify processes and use automation or AI where this creates clear value

• Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate discovery, validation, control monitoring and assurance activities

• Designing a scalable target-state operating model capable of supporting multiple PAS platforms, business lines and reserving processes

• Embedding sustainable governance and assurance processes into BAU

• Working closely with Finance, Technology, Risk, Audit, Controls and business teams to align priorities, manage dependencies and resolve delivery challenges

• Helping shape the programme team structure and ways of working as the programme develops

• Preparing clear programme updates and stakeholder communications for governance forums and senior stakeholders

• Applying suitable delivery discipline across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches, depending on programme needs

• Contributing to a collaborative delivery environment focused on transparency, accountability and measurable business outcomes.

• Experience ideally within data, modelling, controls, AI or transformation programmes

• Proven ability to manage complex multifunctional programmes, including scope, plans, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications

• Comfortable working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches, with the judgement to apply the right level of governance and structure

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across teams, functions and influence at different levels

• Structured, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach

• Combining program leadership with hands-on ownership of key activities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced,…