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.