Programme Lead

Technology Transformation Director (Target Operating Model)

• Rate: Outside IR35 – reflective of seniority and strategic scope
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Hybrid (London / City)

Overview
A leading consulting organisation is seeking an accomplished Technology Transformation Director to lead a major Target Operating Model (TOM) transformation within a complex enterprise environment. This is a high-profile engagement focused on redefining the structure, governance, capabilities, and operating model of a large-scale technology function.
The role will be accountable for defining the future-state operating model and leading the end-to-end transformation agenda required to enable sustainable, enterprise-wide change. The successful individual will bring a blend of strategic operating model expertise and hands-on transformation leadership, operating confidently at executive and board level while maintaining control of delivery execution.
This opportunity is suited to a seasoned transformation leader with a strong consulting pedigree and deep experience in technology operating model design and large-scale organisational change.

Role and Responsibilities:

Define and lead the development of the future-state Technology Target Operating Model.
Evaluate strategic operating model options, conduct structured impact assessments, and define the preferred target state.
Mobilise and shape the transformation programme structure, ensuring appropriate alignment of internal capability and external partners.
Establish robust governance, assurance, and decision-making frameworks to support programme execution.
Lead multiple, interdependent workstreams delivering transformation across the technology organisation.
Own management of programme risk, dependency mapping, and enterprise impact analysis, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
Oversee key third-party suppliers and consulting partners, ensuring delivery excellence, control, and value realisation.
Develop and maintain investment-grade business cases, financial plans, forecasts, and governance artefacts.
Direct the creation of integrated end-to-end programme plans from mobilisation through to implementation and embedding.
Shape executive-level communications and narratives to build alignment, confidence, and sustained stakeholder buy-in.
Provide clear and visible leadership across the programme, driving accountability, pace, and delivery discipline.
Skills & Experience

Proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformation within complex, matrixed organisations.
Extensive experience designing and implementing Target Operating Models at enterprise scale.
Strong background in management consulting, advisory, or senior transformation leadership roles.
Demonstrable experience mobilising major transformation programmes from inception through to execution.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability, with credibility at C-suite and executive level.
Deep expertise in programme governance, delivery assurance, and risk management frameworks.
Strong experience managing complex ecosystems of third-party suppliers, integrators, and consulting partners.
Advanced financial acumen, including business case development, investment appraisal, and portfolio-level budgeting.
Highly developed communication and narrative-building skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear executive messaging.
Strong understanding of enterprise technology environments and organisational transformation dynamics
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed