Programme Lead - Data

Programme Lead

• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Location: Farringdon, London (Hybrid - 3 days a week)
• Job Type: Contract - inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Programme Lead to take ownership of a critical Data Strategy Programme at for one our clients. This role is pivotal in ensuring continuity, control, and momentum across multiple high-profile workstreams in a complex agile environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and manage a multi-workstream data transformation programme from mobilisation through to successful delivery.
• Maintain end-to-end accountability for programme outcomes, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance, controls, and reporting in an agile/hybrid environment.
• Act as the primary interface with senior business and technology leaders, driving SteerCo meetings and producing clear, concise papers and recommendations for decision-making.
• Manage and coordinate delivery with strategic partners, holding them accountable for delivery, quality, and outcomes.
• Define, track, and report against programme KPIs, milestones, and budget, ensuring a performance-led culture focused on outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading large, complex programmes (data, digital, or technology transformation).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior executives.
• Strong experience operating governance and controls in an agile or hybrid delivery environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, interdependent workstreams.
• Experience working with global system integrators/strategic partners.
• Confident communicator, able to lead SteerCo forums, challenge constructively, and influence decision-making.
• Strong grip on KPI management, reporting, and performance tracking.

Desirable:

• Background in data strategy, data platforms, analytics, or cloud transformation.
• Experience in matrixed or federated organisations.
• Familiarity with large-scale cloud ecosystems (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS).

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model 
• Engagement in high-impact, high-visibility projects with significant strategic importance.
• Opportunity to work with leading technology partners and senior stakeholders.

To apply for this Programme Lead position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch