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PMO Manager, Financial Crime Integration | S3 | D-FACT | Milton Keynes or Bradford | Internal Mobility

Santander UK


Job Location:

Milton Keynes - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 49274 - 73912
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PMO Manager Financial Crime Integration S3 D-FACT Milton Keynes or Bradford Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander () is evolving from a global high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Financial Crime (FC) is a critical function within Santander UK responsible for shaping and delivering the Banks Financial Crime strategy strengthening risk management frameworks operating and enhancing the Banks FC control environment and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory expectations.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Financial Crime CoE D-FACT is looking for a PMO Manager based out of Milton Keynes (Unity Place) or Bradford (Santander House). 12 Month - FTC

The Financial Crime PMO Manager plays a critical role in driving the delivery of Project Sparrow ensuring the effective coordination governance and execution of the FC Integration workstream.

You will be responsible for translating strategic direction into a clear integrated delivery plan working across a matrix of stakeholders to ensure alignment across FC capabilities Technology Operations and the wider programme.

Working closely with the Programme Director capability leads and central programme teams you will ensure that delivery remains on track risks and dependencies are actively managed and governance standards are consistently applied.

This role is central to maintaining delivery discipline and ensuring that Financial Crime integration is executed in a controlled compliant and efficient manner without compromising the control environment or customer outcomes.

Were shaping the way we work through innovation cutting-edge technology collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.

To succeed in this role you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting planning and coordination activities across the FC workstream ensuring alignment to the overall Sparrow programme.

  • Supporting execution of the FC plan through effective governance reporting and programme controls.

  • Coordinating activities across Financial Crime capabilities Technology Operations and central programme teams.

  • Maintaining programme governance including status reporting RAID management and tracking of key decisions and actions.

  • Tracking and escalating risks issues and dependencies to support effective delivery management.

  • Supporting maintenance of integrated plans milestones and delivery reporting.

  • Supporting business case tracking including costs and benefits realisation reporting.

  • Preparing governance packs meeting materials and reporting for programme forums and stakeholders.

WHAT YOULL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. Were enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge skills and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

  • Experience in Financial Crime / Economic Crime or programme delivery within a regulated Financial Services environment (Required)

  • Good understanding of programme governance planning reporting risk management and PMO activities (Required)

Education

  • Experience of Financial Crime Project / PMO Delivery (Required)

  • PRINCE 2 Practitioner (Preferred)

  • Degree level education in relevant subject (Preferred)

Hard Skills

  • Experience supporting delivery across multiple teams and workstreams (Required)

  • Awareness of Financial Crime controls regulatory expectations and change delivery activities (Required)

  • Ability to manage priorities track actions and escalate issues appropriately (Required)

Soft Skills

  • Excellent organisational and stakeholder coordination skills (Required)

  • Understanding of change impacts across business operations and technology (Required)

  • Great written and verbal communication skills (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day and we make sure you feel valued supported and rewarded in return.
Here recognition goes beyond pay. Its about the pride you feel in your work the impact you have on customers and communities and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive personally and professionally.

Salary Range:


49274.00 - 73912.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills experience qualifications and location.

  • Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

  • Wellbeing that goes beyond work we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical mental social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps discounted gym and fitness access weekly online classes flexible healthcare and mental health support.

  • Support for every life stage from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond with enhanced family leave childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.

  • Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.

  • Global growth opportunities to shape your career learn new skills and explore whats possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander were proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age gender disability civil status race religion or sexual orientation.


Were committed to creating a recruitment experience thats accessible fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive at work and at home while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.


To make this possible our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying please consider the travel distance time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

We welcome applications on the understanding that should you be offered this role there may be no relocation package available.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact: Nicola Oliver -

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Required Experience:

Manager