Hands on Programme Manager - Loan Book Migration - RFI

Hands on Programme Manager - Loan Book Migration - RFI Hands on Programme Manager - Loan Book Migration - RFI Programme Manager contract opportunity with a prestigeous financial services organisation This is a highly visible transformation piece with direct exposure to senior leadership. We need someone who can mobilise quickly, operate at C suite level and drive a strategic recommendation through to delivery, with strong experience of loan book data migrations and running RFI/RFP initiatives. Role Details • Location: Central London - Hybrid working. 2 days per week onsite. • Duration: Initial 3 month contract (Likely extensions) • Rate: Up to £900 per day inside IR35. • Start: Immediate availability strongly preferred. The successful contractor will lead a short, high impact discovery and mobilisation phase, of an RFI initiative to provide alternative solutions to their current loan book set-up, producing recommendations for the CFO and senior stakeholders within 6 to 8 weeks before taking the chosen solution through implementation. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end assessment of future loan book platforms and associated risks. • Develop a range of strategic options, including technology platforms, vendors, costs and implementation approaches. • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C suite executives and the CFO. • Lead the RFI process and work closely with procurement throughout supplier selection. • Identify and engage suitable external suppliers and platform providers. • Challenge assumptions and proactively identify risks, issues and dependencies. • Produce clear recommendations and business cases to support executive decision making. • Drive mobilisation and oversee delivery of the selected solution. • Work closely with an experienced Business Analyst who has already started the RFI process following a recent discovery workshop. • Remain hands on throughout, balancing strategic leadership with practical programme delivery. Required Experience • Proven hands on Programme Manager • Strong experience delivering complex data transformation or data strategy programmes • Experience leading supplier selection, RFI and procurement activities. • Ability to operate at executive level and influence senior stakeholders. • Strong programme and project management credentials with a hands on delivery style. • Experience assessing operational viability, solution options and business cases. • Demonstrable experience working on loan book, lending, loan servicing or loan management related programmes. • Solid understanding of the loan life-cycle, interest calculations and lending data structures. Background • Financial Services organisations with significant lending portfolios. This is a critical piece of work that needs someone who can hit the ground running, make decisions quickly and provide credible challenge and leadership from day one. Please apply if this is of interest and you have the required skill-set evidenced within your CV Thanks Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.