Programme Lead

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 seasoned transformation leader with a strong consulting pedigree and deep experience in technology operating model design and large-scale organisational change.Role and Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the development of the future-state Technology Target Operating Model.
• Evaluate strategic operating model options, conduct structured impact assessments, and define the preferred target state.
• Mobilise and shape the transformation programme structure, ensuring appropriate alignment of internal capability and external partners.
• Establish robust governance, assurance, and decision-making frameworks to support programme execution.
• Lead multiple, interdependent workstreams delivering transformation across the technology organisation.
• Own management of programme risk, dependency mapping, and enterprise impact analysis, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
• Oversee key third-party suppliers and consulting partners, ensuring delivery excellence, control, and value realisation.
• Develop and maintain investment-grade business cases, financial plans, forecasts, and governance artefacts.
• Direct the creation of integrated end-to-end programme plans from mobilisation through to implementation and embedding.
• Shape executive-level communications and narratives to build alignment, confidence, and sustained stakeholder buy-in.
• Provide clear and visible leadership across the programme, driving accountability, pace, and delivery discipline.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformation within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing Target Operating Models at enterprise scale.
• Strong background in management consulting, advisory, or senior transformation leadership roles.
• Demonstrable experience mobilising major transformation programmes from inception through to execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability, with credibility at C-suite and executive level.
• Deep expertise in programme governance, delivery assurance, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong experience managing complex ecosystems of third-party suppliers, integrators, and consulting partners.
• Advanced financial acumen, including business case development, investment appraisal, and portfolio-level budgeting.
• Highly developed communication and narrative-building skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear executive messaging.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology environments and organisational transformation dynamics.