Program Director

Galaxi Consulting Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxi Consulting Group in London and Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Programme Director/Program Manager to oversee governance, enterprise risk management and value realization across complex business and technology transformation initiatives.

The role requires 15+ years of leadership in large-scale programmes, experience with Big Four or leading SIs, and a strong background in manufacturing or RC goods. This is a permanent position with executive-level accountability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of programme / portfolio management and large-scale transformation experience.
• Experience with Big Four firms or leading System Integrators (SIs).
• Domain experience in Manufacturing or Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG).
• Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation programmes.
• Client-facing consulting, technology transformation, managed services or enterprise delivery leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement integrated programme governance frameworks.
• Set up Steering Committees, governance councils and executive reporting structures.
• Define governance standards, stage gates, escalation mechanisms and review processes.
• Ensure alignment across business, technology, delivery and executive stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrated RAID frameworks.
• Identify and manage delivery, operational, financial, technology, compliance and security risks.
• Drive risk mitigation plans and track remediation activities.
• Provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Senior Stakeholder Management

Benefits Realization

Financial & Business Case Management

Compliance & Audit

Client & Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, Finance or related; MBA preferred

Job description

Location: London / Milton Keynes, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience: 15+ Years

Industry: Manufacturing / Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG)

We are looking for an experienced Programme Director / Programme Manager to lead programme governance, enterprise risk management and value realization across complex business and technology transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will provide executive-level oversight, establish robust governance frameworks, proactively manage programme risks and ensure measurable business outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in programme / portfolio management and large-scale transformation.
• Experience working with at least one of the Big Four consulting firms or leading System Integrators (SIs).
• Relevant domain experience in Manufacturing or Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG).
• Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation programmes.
• Previous experience in client-facing consulting, technology transformation, managed services or enterprise delivery leadership.
• Strong experience in programme governance, enterprise risk management and benefits realization.
• Must be willing to join on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and implement integrated programme governance frameworks.
• Set up Steering Committees, governance councils and executive reporting structures.
• Define governance standards, stage gates, escalation mechanisms and review processes.
• Ensure alignment across business, technology, delivery and executive stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrated RAID frameworks.
• Identify and manage delivery, operational, financial, technology, compliance and security risks.
• Drive risk mitigation plans and track remediation activities.
• Provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership.

3. Value Realization & Benefits Management

• Define business case assumptions, value drivers, KPIs and success measures.
• Track financial and operational benefits throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Monitor cost savings, productivity improvements, revenue growth and business outcomes.
• Identify value leakage and recommend corrective actions.

4. Executive Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare executive dashboards, scorecards and governance packs.
• Consolidate programme performance, financials, resources, risks and milestones.
• Present clear, actionable insights to CXOs and Steering Committees.

5. Compliance, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support audit readiness, compliance and internal control reviews.
• Conduct governance health checks and assurance assessments.
• Improve programme predictability, delivery discipline and governance maturity.

Key Skills

• Benefits & Value Realization
• Financial and Business Case Management
• Compliance, Audit & Assurance
• Senior Stakeholder Management
• Client and Vendor Management

Preferred Certifications

• PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2
• MSP
• Lean Six Sigma
• SAFe or equivalent Agile certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent preferred.

Please apply only if you have:

• Relevant Manufacturing or Retail & Consumer Goods domain experience.
• Big Four or System Integrator experience.
• 15+ years of programme / transformation leadership experience.
• Willingness to join a permanent position in London / Milton Keynes.