Programme Director

Programme Director/Programme Manager Contract: 18-24 months (anticipated 2.5 years) Up to £900 per day outside IR35 Programme: Intapp Intake - On-Prem to Cloud Transformation Sector: Legal Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Director/Programme Manager to lead a high-profile transformation programme within a legal environment. The programme will deliver the migration of Intapp Intake from on-premise to cloud over a two-year period. This is a business-critical initiative with significant board visibility and organisational impact. This role requires a confident, commercially astute leader who can operate at C-suite and Partner level, challenge constructively, and drive change in a traditionally resistant environment. The Role You will take full cradle-to-grave ownership of the programme, ensuring successful planning, mobilisation, governance, and delivery. First 3-6 Months Will Focus On: Defining and planning the end-to-end programme roadmap Supporting and shaping the RFP process Establishing governance frameworks and reporting structures Onboarding and managing third-party suppliers Risk identification and mitigation planningKey Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the Intapp cloud transformation Engage and influence senior stakeholders (C-Suite, Board, Partners) Establish strong programme governance and controls Manage third-party vendors and system integrators Bridge organisational knowledge gaps and bring clarity to complex change Drive adoption and bring stakeholders on the transformation journey Ensure alignment between technology, data, integration, and business processes Proactively manage programme risks in a high-visibility environmentEssential Experience Proven experience delivering Intapp implementations (Intapp Intake experience essential) Strong background within the legal sector Experience leading complex cloud transformation programmes Deep understanding of the client lifecycle / client journey within legal firms Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior executive and partner level Experience setting up governance structures and working through RFP processes Strong third-party supplier management experienceAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data