Technology Program Manager

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture.

It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

We are seeking a Technology Program Manager to join our team for a 6-month contract assignment with a remote work schedule. ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Business Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional business initiatives from planning through execution and benefit realization, partnering with a dedicated Technology Program Manager on technical delivery and a Change Manager on adoption within assigned programs.

You will support the Business Sponsor in developing the business case, and own benefits realization tracking and the overall program plan end-to-end, coordinating multiple work streams, managing dependencies, and ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities. You will work closely with business leaders, process owners, the Technology Program Manager, and the Change Manager to translate strategy into actionable plans and align technical and business readiness ahead of go-live.

This role requires a blend of structured project management expertise, stakeholder management, and business acumen – ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, transformation, and change.

• Program Management and Delivery Plan, organize, and oversee end-to-end delivery of assigned programs – ensuring clarity of scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex initiatives spanning process, technology, and organizational change.
• Monitor program health, own the cross-workstream RAID log (risks, actions, issues, decisions), and proactively remove barriers to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure all projects adhere to PMO standards, tools, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with the Change Manager to ensure change impact assessment, stakeholder readiness planning, and adoption tracking are built into the program plan, and own the go/no-go recommendation at each stage-gate — informed by technical readiness from the Technology Program Manager and change readiness from the Change Manager — in alignment with enterprise change frameworks and US Retail communications standards.
• Stakeholder Management and Governance:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, providing clear communications on status, milestones, and key decisions, risks, and issues.
• Prepare and present program updates, reporting, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Partner with the Technology Program Manager on technical delivery and Tech Review, and with the Change Manager on stakeholder readiness and adoption, alongside process owners and Capability & Enablement, to drive alignment and accountability across functions.
• Support operational teams in preparing for sustainment of outcomes post-implementation.
• Planning and Reporting:
  Develop integrated project plans, critical path analyses, and resource forecasts across multiple work streams.
• Track and report on financials, resourcing, risks, and benefits realization.
• Ensure accurate and timely program documentation and status reporting.
• Track and communicate realized benefits and lessons learned, in line with PMO standards.

• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream programs with strong organizational and coordination skills
• Strong understanding of business operations, process improvement, and change management principles
• Ability to operate effectively within a defined…