Programme Manager (Product & Project Delivery)

We have a brilliant (and urgent) opportunity for a high-impact Delivery Manager at the centre of a major digital technology transformation programme.

What's the role?

Working closely with the CTO, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of transformation initiatives, including platform implementations, data migrations, legacy system decommissioning, cloud and infrastructure transitions, third-party technology integrations, and platform modernisation projects.

Working closely with technology, product, operations, and business stakeholders, you'll bring structure, pace, and clarity to complex change programmes ensuring successful delivery from discovery through to implementation and adoption; translate strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans; navigate dependencies, manage risks; and driving outcomes that create lasting business value.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging delivery problems, and have a track record of successfully leading large-scale technology change, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of multiple technology transformation initiatives, from discovery and planning through to implementation, cutover, and business adoption.

Lead cross-functional teams across product, engineering, architecture, infrastructure, data, operations, and business change functions.

Build and manage delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, governance forums, and executive stakeholder reporting.

Drive complex platform migration activity, including data migrations, legacy system replacements, platform upgrades, and cloud transformation programmes.

Lead cutover planning and execution, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and customers.

Manage relationships with third-party vendors, implementation partners, and technology suppliers, ensuring accountability and delivery against agreed outcomes.

Work closely with technical teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and operationally supportable.

Facilitate effective decision-making across multiple workstreams, balancing competing priorities and managing delivery risks.

Champion strong delivery practices, continuous improvement, and effective programme governance.

Person Requirements

Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Product Leader delivering complex technology transformation programmes end-to-end.

Strong track record delivering platform migrations, or enterprise technology modernisation initiatives.

Experience leading large-scale data migration programmes, system cutovers, and transitions from legacy platforms to modern technology solutions.

Exposure to cloud transformation programmes, including migrations to Azure-based platforms and cloud-native environments.

Experience managing third-party suppliers, systems integrators, and external delivery partners.

Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management, dependency management, and stakeholder engagement.

Ability to operate effectively across both technical and business teams, translating complex delivery challenges into clear actions and outcomes.

Experience working within fast-paced environments managing multiple workstreams and complex dependencies.

Next Steps

We're looking for someone who can bring structure to complexity, confidently manage stakeholders, and successfully deliver business-critical transformation programmes from concept through to execution.

Finer details

To be considered you must be immediately available.

IR35 Status: Outside

Rate: £550 per day