Program Director
Program Director (Fixed-Term Contract 18 mths)
Swindon - Hybrid (2-3 days/week)
Role
Our client has an immediate vacancy for an experienced Program Director to lead and deliver a major technical re-platform initiative within a leading financial services organisation. This is a pivotal role in shaping and driving large-scale change programs, ensuring successful implementation of third-party technology solutions, and managing the impact on both internal teams and end customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership & Delivery
- Mobilise, structure, and govern large-scale programs in an advisory and delivery capacity.
- Oversee implementation of third-party technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Drive program governance, reporting, and risk management to maintain delivery confidence.
- Team & Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist in shaping and building high-performing teams to support program delivery.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and effective decision-making.
- Legacy Estate & Technical Transition
- Provide expertise on implications for legacy systems and ensure smooth migration to new platforms.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical re-platforming.
- Customer Change Management
- Lead end-customer change initiatives, including training and communication strategies.
- Ensure customer experience is maintained and improved throughout the transition.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven track record as an Implementation and Delivery Director or similar senior program leadership role.
- Extensive experience in program mobilisation, structure, and governance for large-scale technology programs.
- Strong background in implementing third-party technology solutions within complex environments.
- Deep understanding of legacy estate challenges and technical migration strategies.
- Experience managing customer-facing change, including training and communications.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Please email your CV to apply for this role