CTO / Technical Programme Director (Consulting & Transformation)
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: circa £140-150k per annum plus bonus, package etc
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded technology leader to lead large-scale digital and business transformation programmes for a consultancy organisation. This individual will combine deep technical leadership with strong client engagement, business development, and consultancy delivery experience.
The ideal candidate will have a background in a medium-sized consultancy or a Big 4 consulting environment, where they have successfully led technical teams, delivered enterprise transformation programmes, and contributed to sales growth, client acquisition, and strategic account development.
This is a hybrid leadership role spanning technology strategy, programme delivery, consultancy leadership, and commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities
Transformation & Programme Leadership
Lead complex enterprise transformation programmes across cloud, data, digital, AI, platform modernisation, ERP, or enterprise architecture domains.
Own delivery governance across multiple workstreams, ensuring successful execution against scope, budget, timeline, and business outcomes.
Act as senior technical authority for strategic client engagements.
Develop transformation roadmaps and target‑state architectures aligned to client business strategy.
Drive operational excellence, delivery quality, and programme risk management.
Lead executive steering committees and senior stakeholder engagements.
Manage multi-disciplinary technical teams including architects, engineers, delivery managers, analysts, and external partners.
Consultancy Leadership
Operate as a trusted advisor to C‑level client stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, and transformation leaders.
Shape consulting engagements from discovery through implementation and optimisation.
Build and mature consulting methodologies, delivery frameworks, and governance standards.
Mentor consulting and engineering teams while helping scale organisational capability.
Provide strategic guidance on technology operating models, transformation strategy, and organisational change.
Commercial & Business Development
Support revenue growth through client relationship management, strategic account expansion, and new business development.
Participate in pre‑sales activities including solution shaping, RFP responses, proposals, workshops, and executive presentations.
Develop strong industry and partner networks to identify new consulting opportunities.
Work closely with sales and leadership teams to build pipeline and drive consultancy growth.
Contribute to go‑to‑market strategy and thought leadership initiatives.
Technical Leadership
Provide hands‑on strategic oversight across modern technology environments including:
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Enterprise architecture
Data and AI platforms
Software engineering and DevOps
Integration and API strategies
Cybersecurity and governance
ERP and enterprise systems transformation
Ensure technical solutions align with scalability, security, operational, and commercial requirements.
Lead architecture reviews and technology decision‑making processes.
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
12+ years' experience in technology consulting, enterprise delivery, or transformation leadership.
Proven track record delivering large‑scale transformation programmes within consulting or professional services environments.
Strong consultancy background with experience leading client‑facing technical teams.
Demonstrated experience contributing to business development, account growth, and sales activities.
Experience operating within a medium‑sized consultancy, technology services organisation, or Big 4 consulting firm.
Experience managing senior client stakeholders and executive governance forums.
Strong commercial awareness with understanding of consultancy financial models and delivery management.
Technical & Delivery Expertise
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and modern technology ecosystems.
Experience delivering cloud transformation and large enterprise modernisation programmes.
Knowledge of agile, hybrid, and enterprise programme delivery methodologies.
Ability to bridge technical strategy with business outcomes.
Strong risk management, governance, and programme controls experience.
Leadership & Consulting Skills
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Strong consulting mindset with ability to influence at board and leadership level.
Proven people leadership and team‑building capability.
Ability to operate in ambiguity and lead through organisational change.
Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and delivery discipline.
Preferred Background
Big 4 consulting firms
Mid‑tier consulting organisations
Technology transformation consultancies
Enterprise systems integrators
Digital transformation firms
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
MBA or postgraduate business qualification desirable.
Certifications such as:
TOGAF
PMP / PRINCE2
Agile / SAFe
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Success Measures
Successful delivery of complex transformation programmes.
Growth of strategic client accounts.
Revenue contribution and pipeline development.
High client satisfaction and retention.
Development and scaling of consulting capability.
Delivery excellence and operational maturity.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be described.
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