Programme Director

Programme Director Location: London Contract: Contract Experience of outsourcing Asset / Investment Operations. Overview Match Performance is partnering with a leading transformation consultancy supporting a major Financial Services client on a multi-year strategic programme. This initiative involves delivering a new operating model. We’re seeking an experienced Programme Director to take overall ownership of this large-scale, multi-vendor transformation. The successful candidate will lead programme planning, execution, and delivery across operational, technical, commercial, and governance workstreams — ensuring alignment, control, and measurable outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role, driving the successful transition of systems and services while laying the foundations for ongoing innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Serve as overall programme lead, accountable for the successful delivery of the Target operating model and associated service transitions. * Develop, agree, and manage a comprehensive implementation plan spanning all delivery partners and internal stakeholders. * Oversee dependency, risk, and issue management (RAID), ensuring timely escalation, mitigation, and communication across all streams. * Establish and maintain robust governance and reporting structures aligned with client and supplier frameworks. * Manage multi-million-pound budgets, ensuring financial transparency, forecasting accuracy, and commercial control. * Drive delivery excellence through close collaboration with global technology and systems integration partners. * Ensure full compliance with security, assurance, and data protection standards across the solution landscape. * Lead structured change control and impact assessment processes in coordination with client and supplier stakeholders. * Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence across all programme teams. Experience & Skills * Proven experience leading large-scale, complex implementation or transformation programmes, ideally within central government or large service delivery environments. * Demonstrable success delivering integrated, multi-party technical solutions in a client-facing or consultancy context. * Strong background managing Complex change * Expertise in phased service transitions, operational readiness, and transformation governance. * Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, able to engage and influence at executive and board levels. * Advanced capability in governance, risk management, and structured programme delivery. * Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and large-scale budgets effectively. * Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable leading through complexity and change