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

• 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.
• 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.

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