Programme Director

Forsyth Barnes; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead a high-profile transformation initiative. You’ll direct delivery from strategy through execution, shaping outcomes with senior stakeholders.

We require a proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams, influencing C-suite executives, and delivering complex programmes on time and within budget. The role offers scope across technology, business change and operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Direct a large-scale transformation programme from strategy through to delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across technology, business change and operations.
• Mentor Programme Managers and senior delivery leads to foster high performance.
• Build credibility with C-suite executives and provide strategic direction across multiple workstreams.
• Drive organisational change, ensuring teams remain engaged and aligned throughout transformation.
• Implement governance frameworks and reporting structures, identifying risks and issues to ensure effective and compliant delivery.

Job description

We're supporting a global organisation undergoing a significant business and technology transformation and are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead one of its most business-critical initiatives.

This isn't a role for someone who simply manages plans and oversees. We're looking for a leader with an outstanding track record of building, developing and leading high-performing teams and relationships, influencing executive stakeholders and delivering complex programmes through the right people, on time and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

Direct a large-scale, transformation programme from strategy through to delivery.

Lead, inspire, develop and influence multidisciplinary teams across technology, business change and operations.

Manage and mentor Programme Managers, Project Managers and senior delivery leads, creating a high-performance culture.

Build credibility with C-suite executives and provide strategic direction across multiple workstreams.

Drive organisational change, ensuring teams remain engaged and aligned throughout complex transformation.

Implement governance frameworks and reporting structures, identifying risks and issues ensuring that all issues dealt with effectively and efficiently to ensure compliance.