Program Manager - Trading & Supply

We're looking for a Program Manager - Trading & Supply to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will own portfolio-level accountability for multiple workstreams in a complex, regulated energy-trading environment. You will drive delivery governance, commercial oversight and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with rigorous control frameworks. This is a strategic position requiring deep knowledge of IT delivery, regulatory considerations and operational excellence across global trading platforms.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all client stakeholders on EPAM delivery topics, ensuring unified and timely communication
• Lead governance activities including status reporting, KPI tracking, risk management and milestone alignment across multiple workstreams
• Drive monthly governance forums and Quarterly Business Reviews with domain-specific and program-level reporting
• Own escalations end to end, executing corrective actions and maintaining delivery stability while protecting team focus
• Plan, execute and control programs using the client’s Project Delivery Framework, ensuring compliance and robust audit trails
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk and benefits across the portfolio, applying effective change control mechanisms
• Coordinate transitions of scope into EPAM ownership through structured knowledge transfer and capability assessments
• Lead vendor consolidation efforts by integrating split scope, rationalizing processes, and stabilizing delivery models
• Ensure portfolio delivery at scale with multiple concurrent initiatives, complex dependencies and critical timelines
• Maintain operational resilience within highly regulated, real-time trading environments where delivery accuracy is paramount

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in IT with proven success delivering large, complex programs across enterprise environments
• Expertise in portfolio management, governance frameworks and financial control for multi-million-dollar programs
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage executive sponsors and navigate challenging conversations
• Deep understanding of regulated trading environments, including compliance-driven IT operations and risk mitigation practices
• Proficiency in program planning, RAID management and structured delivery methodologies
• Strong knowledge of resource management, financial forecasting and P&L accountability
• Experience in vendor consolidation, transition planning and operating within multi-supplier landscapes
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-project dependencies and deliver integrated solutions under constrained release windows
• Excellent oral and written communication, leadership skills and conflict resolution capabilities
• Hands-on experience with governance reporting, KPI dashboards and IT audit compliance

Nice to have

• Exposure to energy trading or commodities environments
• Familiarity with ETRM platforms and downstream or renewables technology portfolios
• Experience working with Project Delivery Frameworks and SOX compliance in trading systems
• Ability to lead process optimization and transition risk management efficiently

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program