Programme Manager Systems Transformation

Position: Programme Manager Housing Systems Transformation
Location: Sompting

Job Description:

Programme Manager
- Housing Systems Transformation

Location:

Hybrid
- Adur and Worthing (you will be required to work in Adur (Lancing / Shoreham) or Worthing two days per week. Duration:
July 2026 - June 2027
Working Pattern: 4 days per week (8.00 am - 5.00 pm)
Rate: £400 per day
A major housing provider in Adur (West Sussex) is embarking on a significant transformation programme, replacing multiple legacy systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System, MRI Enterprise System would be desirable. This is a high-profile enterprise programme that will improve services for over 2,500 households, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance data quality and deliver a significantly improved digital experience for residents and staff.

The Role You will lead the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale Housing Management System transformation, from mobilisation through implementation, testing, cutover and post-go-live stabilisation. You will provide programme leadership across technical, data and business change work streams, ensuring delivery of a secure, compliant and future-ready SaaS platform aligned with governance and IT standards.

Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end programme plan, including scope, milestones, risks, budget, governance and reporting Lead multi-workstream delivery covering system configuration, integrations and environment management Oversee complex data cleansing and migration from multiple legacy housing systems Manage integrations across housing, repairs, finance, community safety and corporate platforms with Building Safety as the consistent thread. Lead testing cycles including System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing Drive organisational change, process redesign, training and business readiness activity Ensure alignment with cloud strategy, cyber security, data protection and architectural standards Manage suppliers and contractual deliverables Oversee go-live planning, stabilisation and transition into Business as Usual support Track and deliver measurable benefits including compliance improvements, efficiency gains and digital adoption
Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex Housing Management System implementations Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services including rents, repairs, allocations and compliance Experience working with SaaS platforms such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise HMS solutions Demonstrable experience of large-scale data migration from multiple legacy systems Strong programme governance and stakeholder management experience Experience leading organisational and digital change within housing or local authority environments This is an excellent opportunity to lead a major enterprise transformation programme with real impact across housing services.

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