Programme Manager

The Admiral IT Department is seeking a driven Programme Manager with proven experience in delivering programmes involving Generative AI and advanced technical solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of emerging AI technologies, their practical applications, and the ability to drive innovation and adoption within the organisation. A passion for technology and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering transformative AI-driven solutions is essential, partnered with first-class programme management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with project delivery teams, agile squads, and business stakeholders to ensure a quality and timely set of deliverables.
• Proactive ownership of all programme deliverables, maintaining a focus on quality at all times.
• Lead the delivery of programmes involving Generative AI, ensuring alignment with business objectives and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess, select, and implement Generative AI solutions, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Champion the adoption of AI technologies across the organisation, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in Generative AI and related fields, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements in all AI-related initiatives.
• Business case development – supporting the business owner in providing the relevant input to support technology investment.
• Management of stakeholder relationships and communication.
• RAID Management in line with PMO standards.
• Take ownership for building and maintaining the programme delivery plan for execution.
• Managing the interdependencies across the programme alongside external dependencies.
• Clear and concise programme and project reporting.
• Reporting to Steering Committees, Programme and Portfolio checkpoints.
• Mentoring, guiding and sharing best practice with Project Managers, Delivery Leads and Squad leads working on this programme.
• Help others to check and improve quality of work.
• Support the activities of other members of the team.

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Programme Manager on large scale Programmes.
• Extensive experience managing programmes involving Generative AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, and a track record of driving successful technology adoption.
• Experience in integrating AI solutions within existing business processes and systems.
• Understanding of the ethical, legal, and operational considerations of deploying Generative AI in a business context.
• Proven leadership skills to drive change and deliver business outcomes.
• Excellent Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Managing complex portfolios and programmes end to end.
• Extensive experience of planning, budgeting, financial management and governance.
• Strong understanding of current and horizon technology.
• Business and I.T. transformation and change experience.
• Experience in both agile and waterfall environments.
• Experience in data migration and cloud technologies (preferred).
• Technical knowledge is an advantage.

Desirable

• Understanding of Insurance and Financial Services.
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape (FCA, PRA etc.).

Preferred Professional Training/Certification

• Programme Management qualification (e.g. MSP).
• Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, APM or AgilePM).
• Relevant AI or machine learning certifications (e.g., Microsoft AI, AWS Machine Learning, Google Cloud AI, or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuous professional development in AI, data science, or related fields.

Interview Process

2 Stage Interview process via Microsoft Teams

Location

This is a remote role with a requirement to attend our Cardiff office once a quarter or as and when required. 

Please note: This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

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