Posted 24 July, 2026
Programme Director
Pearson Whiffin IT & Digital
Derby, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Programme Director (SC Cleared) Network TransformationWe're looking for an experiencedProgrammeDirectorwithactive SC Clearanceto lead the successful delivery of large-scale network transformation programmes for high-profile end clients.This is an opportunity for a proven leader who thrives in complex environments, can engage confidently at executive level, and has a strong track record of delivering strategic technology change with robust governance.Key RequirementsActiveSC Clearance(essential).Extensive experience leadinglarge-scale networktransformation programmes.Strong background workingdirectly withend clients, building trusted relationshipswith senior stakeholders.Exceptional programmegovernanceexperience, including steeringcommittees, RAID management, financial oversight, reporting, and executive-levelcommunications.Demonstrable experienceacross the fullprogramme lifecycle, frommobilisation through tosuccessful delivery andtransition into BAU.Strong commercial awarenesswith the abilityto manage multipleworkstreams, suppliers,and delivery partners.Excellent leadership skillswith experience managingprogramme managers, projectmanagers, technical teams, and third-partyvendors.Desirable ExperienceExperience delivering withinsecure or governmentenvironments.Strong understanding ofcomplex networking technologiesand infrastructure transformation.Experience working withinhighly regulated sectors.Relevant programme managementqualifications (MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).What We're LookingForYou'll be aconfident and credibleProgramme Director whocombines strategic thinkingwith hands-ondelivery leadership. You'llbe comfortable operatingin complex stakeholderenvironments, driving governance, managing risk, andensuring programmes delivermeasurable business outcomes.If you havethe leadership capability, governance expertise,and network transformationexperience to delivermission-critical programmesand you alreadyhold active SCClearancewe'd loveto hear fromyou.TPBN1_UKTJ
