12 programme director lead jobs found

Technology Transformation Director (Target Operating Model) Rate: Outside IR35 - reflective of seniority and strategic scope Duration: 12-month contract Location: Hybrid (London/City) Overview A leading consulting organisation is seeking an accomplished Technology Transformation Director to lead a major Target Operating Model (TOM) transformation within a complex enterprise environment. This is a high-profile engagement focused on redefining the structure, governance, capabilities, and operating model of a large-scale technology function. The role will be accountable for defining the future-state operating model and leading the end-to-end transformation agenda required to enable sustainable, enterprise-wide change. The successful individual will bring a blend of strategic operating model expertise and hands-on transformation leadership, operating confidently at executive and board level while maintaining control of delivery execution. This opportunity is suited to a...

Technical Program Manager — M365 to Google Workspace Migration essential Outside IR35: £500 – £600 per day Duration: 12–18 Month Contract Hybrid: London Company & role for Technical Program Manager — M365 to Google Workspace Migration: Our client is one of the UK's most established and widely recognised media publishing groups, with a portfolio of major national brands reaching tens of millions of readers across print, digital and social. Their technology division is now embarking on a flagship, business-critical transformation programme - and they need an experienced Technical Program Manager to own it from end to end. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability contract. You'll be leading a large-scale enterprise migration from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace across a complex, multi-brand environment - working directly with the CTO and Delivery Director, managing third-party vendors and driving a programme that touches every corner of...

Technical Program Manager - M365 to Google Workspace Migration Outside IR35: £500 - £600 per day Duration: 12-18 Month Contract Hybrid: London Company & role for Technical Program Manager - M365 to Google Workspace Migration: Our client is one of the UK's most established and widely recognised media publishing groups, with a portfolio of major national brands reaching tens of millions of readers across print, digital and social. Their technology division is now embarking on a flagship, business-critical transformation programme - and they need an experienced Technical Program Manager to own it from end to end. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability contract. You'll be leading a large-scale enterprise migration from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace across a complex, multi-brand environment - working directly with the CTO and Delivery Director, managing third-party vendors and driving a programme that touches every corner of the business. If you've...

Lead Data Engineer (BigQuery Consolidation, Migration & Architecture) – Contract Location: Hybrid - London Contract Length: Initial 4-week engagement with extension Day Rate: £700 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP An ambitious, data-driven organisation is seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to assess and potentially lead the consolidation of a complex, fragmented data landscape into a single Google BigQuery platform. The business currently operates across multiple technologies and data warehouses, creating challenges around data consistency, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder trust. The objective is to establish a scalable, future-proof architecture that delivers a true single source of truth while supporting an AI-enabled data strategy. Initially, this will be a four-week exploratory engagement focused on validating the migration approach, identifying risks, and proving technical feasibility. For the right individual, there is...

Senior Project Manager - AI - Operational Efficiency - Op model - Outside IR35 Senior Project Manager - AI - Operational Efficiency - Op model - Outside IR35 6 month initial contract Remote - occasional travel to London £600 - £641/day (Outside IR35) This role sits at the centre of a major broker transformation. It combines operational efficiency, AI enablement and operating model change. What you will be doing Lead end to end programme delivery Own governance, plans, budgets and outcomes Drive operational efficiency with clear cost and process benefits Lead AI and automation initiatives and delivery roadmap Simplify structures and redesign operating models Engage senior stakeholders up to ExCo and Board What you need Insurance experience with a strong understanding of Broking Proven delivery of large scale transformation programmes Strong operational efficiency delivery track record...

Delivery Lead - Outside IR35 - Contract (Insurance) About the role Delivery Leads are responsible for the successful delivery of our clients’ projects across the full lifecycle, from inception to launch and beyond. Typical project sizes range from 50 to 1,000 days, and our projects span multiple sectors and technologies. On this occasion, you’ll work alongside a client’s Finance function to make sense of their portfolio of change. You’ll help bring together the various Finance and CDO (Chief Data Officer) initiatives, build a shared view of the roadmap, and support the decisions on what order things should be delivered in – weighing each initiative on cost, ease, risk and value. This starts as a portfolio-shaping effort. Once the priorities are agreed, you’ll lead the delivery of that work, keeping it flowing and the team motivated, supported, and happy. Your job is to keep the delivery running smoothly and make sure the client has a positive experience...

We are seeking an experienced AI Consultant - Copilot & Transformation specialist to join a high-profile client-facing advisory engagement based in Ealing, West London. This is an initial discovery-phase contract (outside IR35), offering a rare opportunity to support a major enterprise transformation programme where the client is actively investing in AI-driven change, automation, and modernisation of their operating model. The engagement will focus on working closely with senior stakeholders to understand existing business processes, technology landscapes, and operational challenges. You will lead discovery workshops, identify high-value opportunities for AI, Microsoft Copilot, and RPA-driven automation, and define a clear, actionable roadmap for enterprise-wide transformation. This is a greenfield-style opportunity where your input will directly shape the client's AI and automation strategy from the ground up, influencing both technical direction and business outcomes....

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - 700-750 a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a proactive...

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - 700-750 a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a...

Interim Finance Transformation Lead (D365 Consolidation and Reporting) | International Consumer Brand | London Harmonic are delighted to be partnering exclusively with an established, internationally expanding consumer brand on the search for an Interim Finance Transformation Lead to support a critical D365 implementation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth business at a pivotal moment in its finance transformation journey. The organisation has built a strong presence across international markets and is now investing significantly in its D365 rollout and wider reporting infrastructure to support the next phase of its growth. This role will suit a qualified finance professional who has been the finance voice in the room on a D365 consolidation and reporting build. This is not a programme management or PMO role. The business needs a hands-on finance subject matter expert with deep consolidation knowledge and the ability to flex and deliver...

Senior Product Manager / Product Owner – Data and Technology Contract: 6 months Rate: £600-700 PD (Outside IR35) Location: London / Hybrid x2 days onsite Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Manager / Product Owner to join a major health data programme. You will define and deliver products that enable secure, trusted and efficient access to health data at scale. You will work closely with stakeholders, users and technical teams to drive product strategy, prioritisation and delivery, ensuring solutions create measurable value and improve user outcomes. This role is ideal for a product professional who enjoys operating in complex environments, managing diverse stakeholder groups and translating policy, governance and operational requirements into successful digital products. Role & Responsibilities Product Strategy & Delivery Define and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmap aligned to organisational goals and user needs...

Join a critical cyber resilience programme where your project management expertise will directly protect essential business operations during cyber threats and system outages. Salary: £500 - 600 per day Business Continuity Project Manager This Business Continuity PM will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Business Continuity Planning initiatives within a Cyber Essentials programme, ensuring critical services can continue operating during cyber incidents and major system outages. Day Rate: £500pd - £600pd IR35 Status: Outside Travel: Remote Duration: Initial 6 months Responsibilities: Lead delivery of the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) workstream within a major Cyber Essentials programme, ensuring critical services remain operational during cyber incidents and system outages Coordinate the implementation of BCP initiatives across multiple IT and operational teams, managing a growing backlog of resilience and recovery activities Work closely with...