Programme Director (Product Transformation)

Freshminds Interim; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Central London is seeking a Programme Director for Product Transformation to lead large-scale projects and engage with senior stakeholders. The role requires proven experience in product transformation and a strong background in technology modernisation. This position offers a salary of up to £150,000 per annum in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in regulated environments.
• Experience leading an end to end product transformation.
• Strong background in operating model change, technology modernisation, and supplier transition.

Responsibilities

• Own programme delivery: roadmap, governance, milestones, and benefits realisation.
• Lead multiple workstreams including Target Operating Model and Technology Modernisation.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide executive-level reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Certifications such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2

Job description

Overview

Programme Director - Product Transformation

Location: Hybrid (Central London)

Salary: Up to £150,000 per annum

Duration: 2 years (potential to extend)

Start Date: ASAP

What You'll Do

• Own programme delivery: roadmap, governance, milestones, and benefits realisation.
• Lead multiple workstreams (Target Operating Model, Technology Modernisation, Supplier Transition).
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide executive-level reporting.
• Embed cultural and behavioural change in partnership with Enablement leadership.
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and quality assurance throughout.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in regulated environments.
• Experience leading an end to end product transformation.
• Experience leading a move to Agile ways of working.
• Strong background in operating model change, technology modernisation, and supplier transition.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, at all levels, including ability to report into and communicate with exec level stakeholders.
• Certifications such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 and relevant degree or equivalent experience.