Interim Programme Director - £170m+ Cloud Transformation
Are you an elite Programme Director with a proven track record of delivering sovereign, large-scale Cloud Migration within secure government environments?
A critical UK Government programme is seeking an authoritative and astute Interim Programme Director to lead a £170m+ multi-year transformation to replace an IT service for over 13,000 users with a modern, cloud-first platform.
This is a high-visibility, dual-priority role: you must 'protect today while building for tomorrow.' Service continuity during migration is non-negotiable.
The Role Will Involve:
* Accountability for Delivery: Owning the entire programme lifecycle, including schedule, risk posture, cost, and scope, with joint reporting to the SRO and Service Director.
* Supplier & Service Integration: Orchestrating a complex multi-supplier ecosystem within a hybrid SIAM model to ensure seamless delivery and RUN protection.
* Technical & Architectural Authority: Working closely with the CTO/CISO to ensure coherent, accredited designs and enforcing non-functional security requirements.
* Governance & Stakeholder Management: Maintaining authoritative communication and running governance rhythms aligned with critical funding releases and cross-government stakeholders.
Essential Experience (SCS1/SCS2 Level):
1. 15+ years leading lar...