Programme Director

Experis - ManpowerGroup; London; Remote; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Programme Director to drive digital transformation through an RPA/AI programme. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing project portfolios, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale transformation projects, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Microsoft applications. Competitive day rate offered, along with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading digital transformation programmes involving RPA and AI.
• Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the RPA/AI programme strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee project portfolio with focus on Microsoft Applications.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and communication.

Skills

Digital transformation programmes

RPA technologies

AI technologies

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Certification in project/programme management (e.g., PMP, MSP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft business applications

UiPath

Blue Prism

Power Automate

Job description

Role: Programme Director

Location: UK Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Day rate: £730.00 inside IR35

Active SC and NPPV3 clearances required

Are you ready to lead the charge in digital innovation? We are seeking an experienced Programme Director to oversee a high-impact RPA/AI programme, driving strategic transformation across our business. This is an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge initiatives and make a tangible impact on operational efficiency and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the overall RPA/AI programme strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and digital transformation objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects, with a focus on Microsoft Applications, ensuring successful delivery across scope, time, and budget.
• Provide strategic leadership and vision to cross-functional teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Manage programme-level risks, dependencies, and change management efforts.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and ensure clear communication across executive and operational levels.
• Monitor performance metrics to track programme success and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes, ideally involving RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and AI technologies.
• Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
• Familiarity with or experience managing projects involving Microsoft business applications (e.g., Dynamics 365, Power Platform).
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification in project/programme management (e.g., PMP, MSP, PRINCE2).
• Knowledge of automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate).
• Background in consulting, IT, or enterprise-scale transformation projects.