Principal Transition Lead

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing Mobilisation, Transition and Transformation function, leading complex programmes across the UK public sector and government outsourcing landscape.

You'll operate at the intersection of business growth, programme leadership and operational transformation. One day you may be shaping a winning bid strategy for a major government opportunity; the next, leading the mobilisation and delivery of a high-profile programme involving technology, operations, people, suppliers and customers.

The team is looking for experienced programme leaders who can confidently navigate both technical and non-technical environments, influence senior stakeholders, and create practical mobilisation strategies that translate into successful delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading mobilisation and transition strategies for major UK public sector and government outsourcing opportunities
• Defining programme approaches, workstreams, governance structures, delivery plans, commercial models and transition roadmaps
• Supporting strategic bids and helping develop winning solutions for complex customer opportunities
• Leading programmes spanning technology, operations, people, process and data transformation
• Managing senior internal and customer stakeholders, typically at Director and Functional Lead level
• Translating technical complexity into practical business and operational outcomes
• Leading multidisciplinary teams through mobilisation, transition and implementation activities
• Owning programme risks, dependencies, governance, readiness and delivery outcomes

Key Skills/Experience Required

• Significant experience leading complex programmes within government, defence, regulated industries or outsourcing environments
• Experience contributing to or leading major bids, procurements, transitions or mobilisations
• Strong understanding of programme governance, planning, commercial management and stakeholder engagement
• The ability to lead programmes that combine technology and operational change
• Experience managing technical workstreams involving integrations, interfaces, enterprise architecture, platforms or complex technology transformation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A track record of driving delivery in high-pressure, complex environments