Programme Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Director to lead a major technology transformation programme within a large organisation within the Hertfordshire region.

This role is an initial 12 month FTC and would require frequent travel to the Hertfordshire area, it is likely that this assignment will surpass the initial 12 months planned.

The Programme Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of key technology platforms and ensuring successful integration with legacy systems. We are ideally looking for someone who has a background in working within a highly regulated sector previously. Responsibilities Included:

• Lead the delivery of key technology platforms, ensuring successful integration with legacy systems.

• Accountable for delivering requirements and time lines that transform outcomes across clients and operational teams.
• Manage suppliers and contracts, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven partnerships.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams across a complex ecosystem of internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Identify and manage risks and interdependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives, maintaining oversight supported by structured reporting tools.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven experience as Programme Director for technology in a complex organisation, preferably within a regulated sector.
• Strong background within large scale technology transformations
• Proven experience delivering systems such as Salesforce
• Previous experience delivering Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & Workforce Management (WFM)
• Strong background in portfolio, programme, and risk management, with experience at Executive and Board level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build high-performing delivery environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised, decisive, and capable of navigating ambiguity with confidence.

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