Strategic Programme Manager, Commercial Client Group

Strategic Programme Manager, Commercial Client Group

London

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The Commercial Client Group (CCG) brings together FT Live (events), Advertising, FT Longitude (thought leadership), FT Leaders Academy and print circulation teams to deliver market-leading commercial solutions for the Financial Times’ global client base. The group, led by the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), focuses on bringing value, driving revenue growth, deepening client engagement, and building integrated commercial propositions across the FT portfolio.

The Strategy function supports the development and execution of the FT group and division’s strategy. It provides strategic clarity, analytical rigour and programme leadership to drive transformation and accelerate growth. The Strategic Programme Manager is a key member of this function, responsible for translating strategic priorities into structured delivery across business lines and ensuring the execution of high-impact programmes that enable the Commercial Client Group to achieve its goals.

The Strategic Programme Manager will lead the execution of business-critical programmes aligned to the Commercial Client Group’s strategy. While the Head of Strategy is responsible for defining strategic direction, the Strategic Programme Manager ensures that programmes are properly scoped, resourced, sequenced and delivered. The role focuses on programmes delivered within the division’s lines of business, working closely with senior stakeholders across each business to ensure momentum, alignment, and measurable impact.

This role is both analytical and operational. It requires structured problem-solving, strong programme discipline, and excellent communication. It is well suited to someone with consulting, programme management, or strategy delivery experience who is motivated by turning strategic intent into results.

The role works alongside the Head of Strategy, who leads cross-divisional strategy and long-range planning, while the Strategic Programme Manager focuses on delivering programmes within the business lines.

Lead the planning, structuring, and execution of strategic programmes across FT Live, Longitude, advertising, education, and print ensuring alignment with CCG priorities and strategic direction set by the CCO, Head of Strategy and SLT.

Work with leaders to ensure programmes have appropriate resourcing, sequencing and support across teams.

Maintain full oversight of programme outcomes, timelines, scope and risks, ensuring high‑quality delivery and clear accountability.

Translate strategic objectives into operational plans, delivery achievements, and measurable success criteria.

Monitor and evaluate programme impact, ensuring benefits are tracked and realised.

Build strong working relationships with divisional leaders and cross-functional teams including Product & Technology,…