At Colliers, we are committed to empowering exceptional talent to deliver world-class outcomes for our clients. As we continue to partner with some of the world’s most respected global organisations, we seek professionals who bring passion, precision, and leadership to every engagement. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a high-visibility programme with a globally recognised financial services client, where your expertise will directly influence project success, governance quality, and stakeholder confidence. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments and are ready to shape impactful workplaces, we would love to connect with you.
Role Overview
The Programme Manager will lead and govern a high-performance delivery programme for a global financial services client known for stringent quality, compliance, and schedule expectations. The role requires meticulous controls, transparent reporting, and exceptional stakeholder management to ensure delivery excellence across design, base build integration, and interior fit-out.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all phases of project planning and delivery, ensuring alignment with global corporate standards and governance frameworks.
Establish robust reporting mechanisms, risk registers, action logs, and change-control systems.
Coordinate with the client’s global and regional stakeholders for approvals, audits, documentation, and compliance.
Drive integration between base build and fit-out delivery to ensure seamless technical alignment.
Lead project controls: cost management, scheduling, risk forecasting, and variance analysis.
Manage design reviews, technical validations, quality benchmarks, and configuration standards.
Monitor contractor performance, procurement timelines, commercial claims, and change orders.
Ensure best-in-class HSE practices, documentation hygiene, and audit readiness.
Lead and mentor cross-functional PM teams with clarity, discipline, and accountability.
20+ years’ experience in the real estate sector.
10–15 years of programme/ project management within corporate workplaces.
Experience delivering for global clients with stringent governance standards.
Degree in Architecture; PMP/ Prince2/ RICS preferred.
Strong leadership, influencing, and decision-making capabilities.
Precision-driven, analytical, and detail-focused.
Mastery of capital project delivery, programme controls, and governance.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills suited for global interfaces.
Able to navigate complex, high-compliance environments.
Excellent planning, controls, and documentation capabilities.
