Programme Director

Position: Programme Director (Contract)
Programme Director/Programme Manager

Contract:

months (anticipated 2.5 years)
Up to £900 per day outside IR35
Programme:
Intapp Intake - On-Prem to Cloud Transformation
Sector:
Legal

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Director/Programme Manager to lead a high-profile transformation programme within a legal environment.

The programme will deliver the migration of Intapp Intake from on-premise to cloud over a two-year period. This is a business-critical initiative with significant board visibility and organisational impact.

This role requires a confident, commercially astute leader who can operate at C-suite and Partner level, challenge constructively, and drive change in a traditionally resistant environment.

The Role

You will take full cradle-to-grave ownership of the programme, ensuring successful planning, mobilisation, governance, and delivery.

First 3-6 Months Will Focus On:

Defining and planning the end-to-end programme roadmap
Supporting and shaping the RFP process
Establishing governance frameworks and reporting structures
Onboarding and managing third-party suppliers
Risk identification and mitigation planning

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the Intapp cloud transformation
Engage and influence senior stakeholders (C-Suite, Board, Partners)
Establish strong programme governance and controls
Manage third-party vendors and system integrators
Bridge organisational knowledge gaps and bring clarity to complex change
Drive adoption and bring stakeholders on the transformation journey
Ensure alignment between technology, data, integration, and business processes
Proactively manage programme risks in a high-visibility environment

Essential Experience

Proven experience delivering Intapp implementations (Intapp Intake experience essential)
Strong background within the legal sector
Experience leading complex cloud transformation programmes
Deep understanding of the client lifecycle / client journey within legal firms
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior executive and partner level
Experience setting up governance structures and working through RFP processes
Strong third-party supplier management experience

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