Project Director

Experis UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK in London is seeking a senior programme lead to consolidate a Top Secret digital workplace across four agencies into a single secure service model under a new TS contract. You will define the integration approach from bid stage through mobilisation and delivery, overseeing governance, risk, and multi‑agency collaboration.

You will drive a TS‑compliant transition, implement a consolidated SIAM model with ITIL v4, and manage executive stakeholders including CISOs and agency leaders to

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Experience consolidating digital workplace services across multiple agencies.
• Delivery from bid through mobilisation, transition, and BAU handover.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi‑agency programmes with governance and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Own the transition and transformation approach, including TOM and governance.
• Shape the solution and commercial model with Architects, Finance and Legal.
• Lead executive stakeholder engagement and risk assessment.
• Lead cross‑functional programme spanning workplace tech, service operations, cyber assurance, identity and change.
• Deliver a consolidated SIAM-based operating model aligned to ITIL v4.
• Ensure security accreditation and TS compliance.
• Redesign service operations to improve automation and user experience.
• Run programme boards and design authorities with auditability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Defence projects

Bid mobilisation

ITIL v4

SIAM model

Security accreditation

Programme leadership

Job description

Location

London UK (travel required between sites)

Clearance

*You must hold active SC Clearance

Role Overview

Provide senior accountability for the consolidation of a Top Secret (TS) digital workplace, bringing desktop and deskside services from four agencies into a single, secure service model under a new contract. Working from bid stage through mobilisation and delivery, you will define the approach to integration and transition and oversee delivery of a complex, multi‑agency programme spanning technology, service operations, security, and adoption. The role focuses on stabilising, integrating, and optimising services while navigating differing security requirements, organisational cultures, and legacy environments through strong governance and assured execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the transition and transformation approach, including roadmap, governance, and Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Shape the solution and commercial model with architects, finance, and legal, ensuring delivery viability within TS constraints.
• Lead executive stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and dependency modelling.
• Lead a large, cross‑functional programme covering workplace technology, service operations, cyber assurance, identity, and change.
• Deliver a consolidated SIAM‑based operating model aligned to ITIL v4, integrating multiple suppliers and service towers.
• Ensure TS security assurance and accreditation, working closely with cyber and accrediting authorities.
• Redesign service operations to improve automation, data‑driven support, and user experience.
• Lead people, culture, and adoption, aligning teams across agencies to new ways of working.
• Run programme governance (Boards, Design Authorities, CABs) with strong auditability.
• Track and realise benefits across cost, risk, performance, and user experienceProven large scale technology or service transformations, ideally in digital workplace or end‑user compute.
• Proven delivery from bid through mobilisation, transition, transformation, and BAU handover.
• Experience of working on bids up to £50MExperience of operating within a Consulting capacity on Public Sector / Defence projectsStrong executive stakeholder management, including CISOs, CTOs, COOs, and Agency leadership.
• Demonstrated programme leadership delivering complex outcomes on time, on budget, and with assurance.

You must hold active SC Clearance for this role.