Programme Manager

Programme Manager – Salary circa £85,000 

Locations: Norwich, Bristol, Perth  

This is a great job for someone who loves leading complex change and wants to make a real impact. 

You might be ready for a step up, or bring solid experience managing transformation programmes. 

You enjoy bringing people together, shaping strategy and helping teams deliver great work. 

If you’ve supported large technology or business change before, this could be your next big move. 

A bit about the job: 

You’ll lead programmes that shape how we deliver technology change across Aviva. 

Your work will help us simplify our estate, improve how we operate and deliver great outcomes for customers. 

You’ll join a supportive IT community focused on transformation, innovation and collaboration. 

You’ll guide delivery teams, manage risks, and make sure change lands safely and effectively. 

Your decisions will help us deliver change with clarity, pace and confidence. 

Skills and experience we’re looking for: 

• Experience leading complex technology/IT transformation programmes, within large and matrix organisations. 

• Strong project delivery skills across Agile, Waterfall and DevOps. 

• Proven ability to manage budgets of minimum £5m, suppliers, stakeholders and resources effectively. 

• Previous people leadership experience. 

• Confidence managing risks, controls and programme governance. 

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary circa £85,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) 

• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s. 

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here 

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Amber Britton a call on 07775546100 or email amber.britton@aviva.com