Technology Transformation Director

Anson McCade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade in London is seeking a Director to lead complex technology transformation and modernisation programmes in a strategic advisory capacity. The role blends technical depth with commercial acumen, requiring influence across senior stakeholders and cross-sector experience, including Retail, FS, or TMT.

The candidate will drive strategy, execution, and performance improvement, while building the consulting team and expanding client engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering technology transformation and advisory engagements in consulting.
• Experience with IT strategy, enterprise/architectural planning, operating models or cost optimisation.
• Experience with major high-complexity programmes with strategic or commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transformation programmes from strategy through delivery.
• Advise clients on technology strategy, operating models, and cost optimisation.
• Oversee complex initiatives including IT due diligence, M&A, carve-outs, integration and programme recovery.
• Support technology modernisation through platform rationalisation and re-platforming.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and drive business development.
• Lead and develop consulting teams while contributing to internal capability and best practice.

Skills

Technology transformation

Advisory engagements

Stakeholder management

Consulting leadership

Business development

Job description

Director – Technology Transformation (Strategic Advisory)

From £180,000 + Bonus

London (Hybrid)

A global advisory firm is looking to hire a Director to lead complex, large-scale technology transformation and modernisation programmes. This role requires a blend of technical depth, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, with experience across sectors such as Retail, Consumer, TMT, or Financial Services (Retail/FS preferred).

You must have a track record of leading technology advisory engagements within a consulting environment, ideally within a blue-chip consultancy.

You’ll help organisations maximise value from technology investments, spanning strategy, execution, and performance improvement.

What you’ll do as a Technology Transformation Director:

• Lead end-to-end transformation programmes from strategy through to delivery
• Advise clients on technology strategy, operating models, strategic architecture and cost optimisation
• Lead complex initiatives including IT due diligence, M&A, carve-outs, integration and programme recovery
• Support technology modernisation, including platform rationalisation, consolidation and re-platforming
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and drive business development
• Lead and develop consulting teams while contributing to internal capability and best practice

Your Background

• Proven track record delivering technology transformation and advisory engagements in consulting
• Experience across areas such as IT strategy, enterprise/strategic architecture, operating models, cost optimisation or programme delivery
• Experience with major, high-complexity programmes with significant strategic or commercial impact
• Sector experience in Retail or Financial Services is advantageous
• Commercially minded, analytical and comfortable operating in complex or time-critical environments