Transformation Programme Director (Perm, UK or Ireland) at Nearform. Location Information: . Transformation Programme Director . . This is a permanent full time remote opportunity for those based in UK or Ireland.. . About Nearform. . Nearform is a global digital engineering consultancy at the forefront of AI-native transformation. We partner with the world's most ambitious organisations to design, build and scale digital products and platforms. As we embark on our own AI-native engineering transformation, the Transformation Office (TO) sits at the heart of this evolution — driving the strategic and operational change needed across our Delivery and Go-to-Market (GTM) teams.. . About the role. . The TO Programme Director will be a senior change leader responsible for driving Nearform's internal AI transformation. This is a strategic, hands-on role that bridges programme governance, workforce planning, talent strategy, and cultural change — ensuring our Delivery and GTM organisations are equipped, structured, and empowered to operate as a truly AI-native business and our back office functions are embracing AI and realising the efficiencies. . . This role will lead the planning, coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional transformation programmes — working in close partnership with Delivery leadership, People & Talent, GTM teams, shared services and the Executive team.. . Programme Leadership & Governance. . . Working with Nearform's Transformation Office to establish clear programme structures, governance frameworks, and operating rhythms.. . Own the integrated programme plan across all TO workstreams, ensuring dependencies, risks, and milestones are actively managed.. . Provide executive-level reporting and insight on transformation progress, blockers, and strategic decisions required.. . Define and embed change management practices that enable sustained adoption of new ways of working across the business.. . . What we are looking for in this person. . . . Experience & Background. . . Significant experience (10+ years) leading large-scale transformation programmes in a technology, consulting, or digital services environment.. . Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional change programmes — ideally including technology or engineering transformation at scale.. . Experience in workforce planning and talent strategy, with the ability to translate business strategy into people and capability plans.. . Exposure to AI, ML, or AI-native engineering concepts and the ability to engage credibly with engineering leaders on these topics.. . Background in a digital consultancy, technology services firm, or fast-scaling product organisation is strongly preferred.. . . . Skills & Capabilities. . . Exceptional programme management capability — able to hold complexity, manage multiple workstreams, and maintain momentum across a diverse stakeholder landscape.. . Strategic thinker with the operational discipline to translate vision into delivery-ready plans.. . Strong data literacy — able to interpret workforce, utilisation, and transformation metrics to drive decisions.. . Strong AI skills across a range of tools and an ability to apply AI across multiple disciplines. . . Outstanding communication and storytelling skills — comfortable influencing at C-suite level and engaging engineering teams alike.. . Skilled at navigating change and ambiguity, with the resilience to drive progress in fast-moving environments.. . Collaborative leader who builds trust quickly, operates with high EQ, and brings people along through change.. . . . . Benefits & Perks. . . Annual Company Bonus -. We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.. . Work Remotely and Flexibly -. We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!. . Paid Time Off Package -. We offer an annual leave of 24 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.. . Remote Working Allowance -. Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.. . Training and Development Allowance -. Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval.. . Healthcare -. It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.. . Pension & Insurances -. We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.. . . Our Interview Process. . Talent Call. (30 mins, Zoom). An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.. . . Hiring Manager Interview . (1 hour, Zoom). A conversation with the Chief Transformation Officer. . . Panel Interview. (1.5 hours, Zoom). . . Final Interview. (45 mins, Zoom). A final chat with the Managing Director for the region to discuss the plans for this role, Nearform’s strategy, and any questions you may have.. . Ready to Join Us?. . If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you.. . Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.. . Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence. . . If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.
Transformation Programme Director (Perm, UK or Ireland) at Nearform