Programme Delivery Director - Technology (Public Sector)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in London seeks a Programme Delivery Director – Technology (Public Sector) to lead large-scale digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector.

You will be responsible for programme outcomes, client relationships and building high-performing teams. You will shape technology strategies, contribute to bids, and deliver secure scalable solutions that create public value, while ensuring governance and procurement compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline.
• Experience leading large-scale technology programmes (100+ FTE, multi-year) within consulting, systems integration or the public sector.
• Proven track record in high-value public sector bids and framework submissions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and delivery of large-scale cloud transformation programmes.
• Experience with modern software delivery practices including CI/CD and DevSecOps.
• Experience delivering secure cloud architectures and API-based integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex multi-stream technology programmes from initiation through delivery, aligning with government standards.
• Drive delivery aspects of major bids and framework submissions to support winning proposals.
• Ensure compliance with UK public sector procurement frameworks (CCS, G-Cloud, DOS).
• Oversee cloud transformation programmes (Azure/AWS) delivering secure, compliant solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior officials and internal leadership teams.
• Manage programme budgets and governance for 10m+ budgets and vendor oversight.
• Recruit, mentor and develop multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Identify and mitigate programme risks and security requirements.
• Drive governance improvements and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Bid management

Agile delivery (SAFe)

Cloud strategy

Public sector experience

Budget governance

Governance & compliance

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

We’re looking for a Programme Delivery Director – Technology (Public Sector) to join our team in London, UK in an office and client site working mode. In this role, you will lead the delivery of large-scale digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. You will be accountable for programme outcomes, client relationships and successful delivery, while building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.You will combine strategic leadership, strong technical understanding and commercial awareness. Working closely with senior government stakeholders, engineering teams and business leaders, you will shape technology strategies, contribute to major bids and proposals and deliver secure scalable solutions, that create measurable public value.ResponsibilitiesLead complex multi-stream technology programmes from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and software delivery best practicesDrive delivery aspects of major bids, RFIs, RFPs and framework submissions, contributing to winning proposals and client presentationsEnsure compliance with UK public sector procurement frameworks, including Crown Commercial Service (CCS), G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes & Specialists (DOS)Oversee cloud transformation programmes, including Azure and AWS migrations, ensuring secure compliant and resilient solutionsBuild trusted relationships with senior government officials, executive stakeholders and internal leadership teamsManage programme budgets exceeding £10 million, ensuring commercial performance, governance, risk management and supplier oversightRecruit, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams across engineering, architecture, QA, DevOps, data and Agile deliveryIdentify programme risks, ensuring compliance relevant government security requirementsDrive continuous improvement across programme governance, delivery quality and client satisfactionRequirementsBachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplineProven experience leading large-scale technology programmes (100+ FTE multi-year) within consulting, systems integration or the public sectorDemonstrated success leading or contributing to high-value public sector bids and framework submissionsStrong understanding of UK public procurement Service Standards and government governance modelsExperience managing programme budgets exceeding £10 millionStrong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and delivery of large-scale cloud transformation programmesGood understanding of modern software delivery practices, including Infrastructure, CI/CD and DevSecOps principlesFamiliarity with secure cloud architectures, identity and access management and API-based integrationsExperience working with cloud, UK government security standards and data sovereignty requirementsExpertise in Agile delivery at scale, using frameworks such as Agile or SAFeAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and support high-quality bid documentationExperience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance proposals delivery or operational efficiencyExecutive presence and ability to influence senior civil servants, directors and C-level stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal English, with proven experience producing compelling proposals, tenders and executive communicationsSkilled in leading geographically distributed, multi-vendor and multidisciplinary teamsStrong commercial awareness negotiation and decision-making skillsNice to haveActive UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)APMP or equivalent bid management certificationExperience modernising legacy government systems using cloud-native technologiesBackground in global system integrators or technology consultancies delivering public sector transformation programmesWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program