Public Sector Tech Programme Director: Cloud & Delivery

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

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.