Programme Lead - Data

Programme Lead • Contract Duration: 4 months • Location: Farringdon, London (Hybrid - 3 days a week) • Job Type: Contract - inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Programme Lead to take ownership of a critical Data Strategy Programme at for one our clients. This role is pivotal in ensuring continuity, control, and momentum across multiple high-profile workstreams in a complex agile environment. Day-to-day of the role: • Lead and manage a multi-workstream data transformation programme from mobilisation through to successful delivery. • Maintain end-to-end accountability for programme outcomes, milestones, risks, and dependencies. • Establish and maintain robust programme governance, controls, and reporting in an agile/hybrid environment. • Act as the primary interface with senior business and technology leaders, driving SteerCo meetings and producing clear, concise papers and recommendations for decision-making. • Manage and coordinate delivery with strategic partners, holding them accountable for delivery, quality, and outcomes. • Define, track, and report against programme KPIs, milestones, and budget, ensuring a performance-led culture focused on outcomes. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience leading large, complex programmes (data, digital, or technology transformation). • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior executives. • Strong experience operating governance and controls in an agile or hybrid delivery environment. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, interdependent workstreams. • Experience working with global system integrators/strategic partners. • Confident communicator, able to lead SteerCo forums, challenge constructively, and influence decision-making. • Strong grip on KPI management, reporting, and performance tracking. Desirable: • Background in data strategy, data platforms, analytics, or cloud transformation. • Experience in matrixed or federated organisations. • Familiarity with large-scale cloud ecosystems (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS). Benefits: • Hybrid working model • Engagement in high-impact, high-visibility projects with significant strategic importance. • Opportunity to work with leading technology partners and senior stakeholders. To apply for this Programme Lead position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch