Engineering Lead

Experis IT; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Transformation Lead to spearhead a critical transformation programme. The role demands expertise in Agile and SAFe methodologies to unify multiple workstreams, ensuring effective delivery in both Agile and Waterfall environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in implementing ITIL frameworks, managing stakeholders, and leading large-scale technology transformations. This position requires an Active DV Clearance and technical acumen to oversee complex projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active DV Clearance.
• Strong practical experience with SAFe and Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Align multiple workstreams under a unified delivery approach.
• Define and embed consistent methodologies for engineering led delivery.
• Ensure service transitions meet ITIL and industry standards.
• Translate complex activities into structured delivery methods.

Skills

SAFe and Agile at scale implementation

ITIL frameworks application

Stakeholder management

Delivery methods engagement

Large scale transformation programmes experience

Job description

Technical Transformation Lead

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An opportunity is available for a Technical Transformation Lead to play a critical role within a large and complex MOD transformation programme. This programme spans multiple workstreams including cloud, networks, infrastructure, support, and workplace, each operating with different delivery methods. The Technical Transformation Lead will provide the technical and delivery alignment needed to bring coherence, structure, and consistency across the programme.

About the Role - Technical Transformation Lead

• As a Technical Transformation Lead, you will align multiple workstreams under a single, practical delivery approach suitable for both Agile and Waterfall environments.
• You will define and embed a consistent methodology such as SAFe, Agile, or Scrum, tailored to engineering led delivery.
• You will ensure alignment with ITIL frameworks so that live services transition into BAU in line with industry standards.
• You will work closely with engineering teams and programme leadership to translate complex technical activity into structured delivery methods.
• You will operate comfortably in ambiguity, adapting approaches to suit fast moving and evolving workstreams.

Key Skills - Technical Transformation Lead

• Strong hands on experience implementing SAFe and Agile at scale across complex technology estates.
• Practical application of ITIL frameworks within live BAU environments.
• Proven stakeholder management across technical and non technical teams.
• Ability to engage with engineering detail and apply appropriate delivery methods.
• Experience working within large scale transformation programmes.

This role suits a Technical Transformation Lead who combines delivery frameworks expertise with strong technical awareness.

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