Programme Director

Job DescriptionRole: Programme Director - Leading a Major Digital TransformationIndustry: HealthcareLocation: Sheffield (hybrid, average one day a week on-site but need to be available to get there when needed)Contract: 2-year fixed termThis leading private healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced and driven Programme Director to take the helm of a major digital transformation project. This is a high-profile, fixed-term role where you’ll be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of a number of critical initiatives, while driving innovation, change, and operational excellence across the business.Key Responsibilities:Lead the successful delivery of a large-scale digital transformation project, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic vision and long-term goals.Effective leadership, managing cross-functional teams including IT, Product, Delivery, and Engineering, while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including third-party partners, to drive and manage the implementation of change both internally and externally.Oversee day-to-day programme operations, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and budgets are effectively managed and met.Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements, maximising the ROI on current technology investments and positioning the business for future growth.Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, contributing to business planning, decision-making, and forecasting, ensuring the company is prepared for future customer demands.Take operational responsibility for the delivery of major projects, acting as a Board sponsor for critical initiatives.Provide ongoing monitoring of change demand within the organisation, ensuring that all transformation efforts align with the company’s strategic objectives.Key Skills & Experience:Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes, from initiation to completion, with a strong focus on change management.Extensive experience in project management, operational leadership, and process improvement, within an agile tech-driven environment.Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams across multiple departments.A strong commercial and technological understanding, with the ability to influence at all levels, including Board members and senior stakeholders.Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.A background in Financial Services or similar regulated industries is desirable but not essential.Reports to: Chief Financial Officer & Deputy CEODirect Reports: Heads of Delivery, IT, Product, Programmes, and Staff EngineeringThis is a unique opportunity for a talented Programme Director to lead a transformative digital project, making a lasting impact on the business’s future. If you have the expertise and vision to drive this change, we encourage you to apply.