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. Purpose of the Role The TO Programme Director will be a senior change leader responsible for driving Nearform's 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.

A key focus is on establishing Nearform’s AI CoE in Ireland. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 You'll Bring 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. Why Nearform Be at the forefront of AI-native engineering — shaping how a leading consultancy transforms itself and the industry. Work at the intersection of strategy and execution in a company that values pragmatic, high-impact delivery.

Join a globally distributed, highly collaborative team with deep engineering heritage and a culture of openness. Genuine autonomy and executive sponsorship to drive change that matters.

Compensation

, flexible working, and a commitment to your growth and development.

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Transformation Programme Director (Perm, UK or Ireland)