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I am a highly experienced Programme Manager with more than 12 years delivering complex change initiatives across multi-system migrations and multi-partner environments. I thrive in fast-paced settings, shaping strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery. My background spans financial services and technology, with a strong focus on vendor management, financial planning and guiding teams through regulatory and technical transformations (PSD2, API integrations, mobile apps). I am passionate about coaching and developing talent to achieve delivery excellence.…I am a highly experienced Programme Manager with more than 12 years delivering complex change initiatives across multi-system migrations and multi-partner environments. I thrive in fast-paced settings, shaping strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery. My background spans financial services and technology, with a strong focus on vendor management, financial planning and guiding teams through regulatory and technical transformations (PSD2, API integrations, mobile apps). I am passionate about coaching and developing talent to achieve delivery excellence.

Michael Hayden

Project Manager, Production Manager, Data Analyst

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I am a highly experienced Programme Manager with more than 12 years delivering complex change initiatives across multi-system migrations and multi-partner environments. I thrive in fast-paced settings, shaping strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery. My background spans financial services and technology, with a strong focus on vendor management, financial planning and guiding teams through regulatory and technical transformations (PSD2, API integrations, mobile apps). I am passionate about coaching and developing talent to achieve delivery excellence.…I am a highly experienced Programme Manager with more than 12 years delivering complex change initiatives across multi-system migrations and multi-partner environments. I thrive in fast-paced settings, shaping strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery. My background spans financial services and technology, with a strong focus on vendor management, financial planning and guiding teams through regulatory and technical transformations (PSD2, API integrations, mobile apps). I am passionate about coaching and developing talent to achieve delivery excellence.

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I am a highly experienced Programme Manager with more than 12 years delivering complex change initiatives across multi-system migrations and multi-partner environments. I thrive in fast-paced settings, shaping strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery.

My background spans financial services and technology, with a strong focus on vendor management, financial planning and guiding teams through regulatory and technical transformations (PSD2, API integrations, mobile apps). I am passionate about coaching and developing talent to achieve delivery excellence.

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Work Experience

Senior Programme Manager at Avant Money

October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Led the delivery of strategic change programs, evaluating business proposals, defining scope, resources and delivery schedules. Managed a team of Project Managers, Business and Technical Analysts to deliver complex change programs, including technical infrastructure upgrades, API layer development, and software migrations. Oversaw governance, financial management, risk and issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across multiple internal and external teams and vendors.

Senior Programme Manager at Avant Money

September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2021

Directed end-to-end delivery of technical, regulatory and business projects from initiation to implementation. Executed PSD2 delivery, API strategy to enable connectivity, and mobile app delivery to enhance customer experience. Led planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance, while maintaining strong vendor relations and governance.

Finance Manager at Avantcard/MBNA

June 1, 2001 - September 1, 2012

Collaborated with senior management to develop annual expense plans, tracked actuals and forecasts, and published performance metrics and KPIs. Ensured expense plans were achieved through cross-departmental coordination and delivery discipline; prepared monthly variance analyses and drove expense efficiency initiatives.

Security Manager at Avantcard/MBNA

January 1, 1998 - May 1, 2001

Conducted security audits, supervised security operations, and developed procedures and training materials. Monitored contractors, investigated incidents, and built relationships with clients while ensuring compliance and asset protection.