Director of Programme Management

Apply for this job

Who are Benifex? ????

We are a fast-moving technology company, and one of the most successful providers of online reward and benefits solutions in the UK. We believe that everyone deserves an exceptional experience at work, every day, and build workplace technology that makes this happen. Benifex’s mission is to build remarkable experiences that employees love. Today Benifex supports more than five million employees in over 3,000 organisations across more than 100 countries. To help us on our quest to be the best, we need brilliant people on board and that’s where you come in. ??

Why should you apply? ??

• Lead and shape a high-impact Programme Management function, with full ownership of strategy, tooling and delivery excellence
• Play a pivotal role in scaling a growing organisation, ensuring Programme Managers are enabled to deliver complex, high-value work
• Work closely with senior leadership to influence direction, unblock challenges and drive operational effectiveness across programmes
• Build, mentor and develop a team of Programme Managers, elevating capability and establishing best practice
• Drive improvements in methodology, governance and decision-making to enhance delivery at scale
• Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and Best Large Tech Company to Work for 2025
• Work for a profitable, fast-growing market leader in the online reward and benefits space

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and require to people to be based in the UK or Ireland for this position

Great benefits:
?? Flexible work – choose a working setup that works for you, our only ask is to see you once a month in the office and you must be based in the UK or Ireland.

?? 25 days holiday plus your local bank holidays

?? Your birthday off

?? Two half day wellbeing days

?? Healthcare cash plan to cover the costs of day to day healthcare

?? Employee Assistance Plan 24/7 365 support

?? Income Protection (75%) and life assurance (4x salary)

?? Pension scheme

?? Enhanced parental leave package - 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave

?? £50 monthly allowance to spend on whatever takes your fancy, your very own Benifex card will be topped up at the start of each month!

Role Overview ??
The Director of Programme Management is responsible for leading and developing the Programme Management function, ensuring the team is set up for success both strategically and operationally. This role oversees all Programme Managers, owning the direction, structure and effectiveness of the function. You will ensure the right tools, methodologies and frameworks are in place to support delivery excellence, while enabling the team to operate efficiently day-to-day. Acting as a senior leader, you will also play a key role in removing blockers, supporting decision-making and driving continuous improvement across programme delivery.

Responsibilities ??

• Lead and manage the Programme Management team, providing direction, coaching and performance oversight
• Define and own the strategy for the Programme Management function, aligning with wider organisational goals
• Ensure the team has the right tools, frameworks and methodologies to deliver successfully
• Establish and continuously improve programme delivery standards, governance and best practices
• Support Programme Managers in overcoming challenges, unblocking decisions and navigating complex delivery environments
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the team to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive alignment, transparency and effective decision-making
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, improve efficiency and enhance delivery capability

What are we looking for? ??

• Proven experience leading Programme Management teams or functions within a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to define and implement effective delivery frameworks
• Deep understanding of programme delivery methodologies, tools and best practices
• Experience supporting and developing senior Programme Managers
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive decisions at senior levels
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to removing blockers and improving processes
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Even if you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply! We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who are eager to learn and grow. We also offer a variety of other roles, so please check out our careers page to see if there is something else that might be a good fit for you.

Our interview process
? Benifex understands the need to have a fast and efficient process, the below will all be completed in the shortest time possible.

?? Initial informal call with the Talent team

? Interview with the hiring manager and a member of the team

?? Final interview with the Director

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, please let us know with your application.

Locations

Southampton

Remote status
Fully Remote