CAPCO POLAND

*We are looking for Poland based candidates*

Joining Capco means joining an organisation that is committed to an inclusive working environment where you’re encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. We celebrate individuality and recognize that diversity and inclusion, in all forms, is critical to success. It’s important to us that we recruit and develop as diverse a range of talent as we can and we believe that everyone brings something different to the table – so we’d love to know what makes you different. Such differences may mean we need to make changes to our process to allow you the best possible platform to succeed, and we are happy to cater to any reasonable adjustments you may require. You will find the section to let us know of these at the bottom of your application form or you can mention it directly to your recruiter at any stage and they will be happy to help.

Capco Poland is a leading global technology and management consultancy, dedicated to driving digital transformation across the financial services industry. Our passion lies in helping our clients navigate the complexities of the financial world, and our expertise spans banking and payments, capital markets, wealth, and asset management. We pride ourselves on maintaining a nimble, agile, and entrepreneurial culture, and we are committed to growing our business by hiring top talent.

We also are:

• Experts in banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management
• Focused on maintaining our nimble, agile, and entrepreneurial culture
• Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there

Role Overview

The Programme Manager will lead a global team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and contingent resources to deliver complex, high-impact programmes using Agile methodologies. The initial focus will be on the Business Data Architecture Programme, a strategic initiative to enhance the Bank’s Business Architecture Platform with resilience and governance capabilities. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep programme delivery expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving transformation in a dynamic, global environment.
This positions requires hybrid - work twice a week from Kraków.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Own end-to-end delivery of the Business Architecture programme, including roadmap execution and adoption planning.
• Define and drive programme delivery strategy across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s Change Framework.
• Lead global teams of Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and PMOs to deliver on time, within scope and budget.
• Oversee programme governance, reporting, and benefits realization (OKRs).
• Manage intake and triage of new change initiatives, defining scope, requirements, and budget.

Stakeholder & Resource Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including ExCo and Managing Directors.
• Partner with Product Owners and SMEs for annual planning and forecasting.
• Own resource planning and budgeting, including third-party contract negotiations and oversight.
• Serve as an escalation point for risk, issue, and dependency management.

Agile & Change Management

• Apply Agile methodologies to programme and product development.
• Establish delivery dashboards and reporting using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Promote consistency and quality through effective controls and adherence to the Bank’s Risk and Controls framework.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for a global team.
• Foster a high-performance culture and support career development of team members.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Programme Management or Delivery Lead roles within large, complex global environments.
• Proven track record of delivering strategic programmes in financial services.
• Strong understanding of data and business architecture, ideally with ARIS platform experience.
• Expertise in Agile delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe certification preferred).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing global teams and working in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in change management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

Preferred Attributes

• Deep knowledge of financial institutions and regulatory environments.
• Ability to coach and develop change capabilities within teams.
• Solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail and delivery excellence.
• Impeccable written, verbal, and presentation skills.

WHY WORTH JOINING US:

• Employment contract and/or Business to Business as you prefer
• Hybrid work
• Speaking English on daily basis, mainly in contact with foreign stakeholders and peers
• Multiple employee benefits packages (MyBenefit Cafeteria, private medical care, insurance)
• Access to 3.000+ Business Courses Platform (Udemy)
• Access to required IT equipment
• Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise
• Being part of the core squad focused on the growth of the Polish business unit
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients
• A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees

ONLINE RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS:

• Screening call with the Recruiter
• Competencies interview with Capco Hiring Manager
• Client’s interview
• Feedback/Offer