Tech Transformation Programme Lead - Outside IR35

Posted 26 January 2022
Salary £750 - £800 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
ReferenceBBBH128405_1643209996
Contact NameChris Brown

Job description

Investigo's major client working on a global transformation programme are seeking a Tech Transformation Lead / Programme Manager to ensure successful delivery. Working as part of the Tech Transformation team, you will be accountable for delivery of global solutions with each Business Unit being accountable for the deployment within each local market. This role is critical to providing the overall visibility and transparency from the market lens, and to ensure each that each project part of the programme is properly managed with the appropriate involvement from each business unit.

Responsibilities

  • Support the business Units understanding constraints between the transformation roadmap and their local technology plans, and working with the transformation teams to address questions and issues.
  • Act as conduit for local Business Units in region to provide transparency to CIOs (planning) on priorities and resources required / engaged from local Business Units - assist in securing resources and expertise as required.
  • Keep the Transformation Program Lead and Regional CIO aware of any major issues or interventions required.
  • Run governance across region - leveraging reporting tools and framework that PMO will stand up.
  • Work with Business Units to identify any local risks / issues, dependencies and mitigations and feed these into wider program - establish a common approach to major issues that arise.
  • Drive actions across region to conclusion and timely implementation.
  • Understand, challenge, and resolve constraints within Transformation programme as well as Business Units to ensure programmes are deployed in the Business Units as per plan
  • Assist Regional CIO and country CIOs to co-ordinate end user input in understanding true value of each Tech Transformation initiative and where required, work with the Tech Transformation team to articulate value to CIOs
  • Represent Regional CIO and market CIOs to shape the scope and timelines of the Tech Transformation programme.
  • Assess changes to country roadmaps and Tech Transformation programme following approval, determining and managing risks to the programme and Business Units


Key skills

  • Ability to engage, build relationships with and influence senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
  • 10-15 years experience in Project Management / Senior PM roles with strong emphasis on planning (including resource planning) and risk & issue mitigation
  • Experienced in IT Service Management
  • Experienced with IT networks and infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience of managing IT technical projects.
  • Experienced working in a multicultural and multilingual context.
  • Excellent analytical skills including an ability to anticipate and highlight potential issues and opportunities.
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences at all levels.
  • Must be able to manage multiple/conflicting priorities, appropriately prioritising and allocating resource, with a strong track record of delivery.