Senior Programme Manager / IT Director with extensive business technology leadership, digital transformation & delivery expertiseProactive, innovative and commercially-driven, with a strong proven track record in delivering global IT programmes, product & service transformation across B2B, B2C, insurance, financial & corporate sectors. Pivotal in the relationship between IT and the wider business, able to communicate complex technology concepts to a non-technical audience, securing ‘buy-in’ for technology solutions, whilst at the same time able to manage vendor and supplier relationships to deliver reliable, resilient and value for money IT services.End-to-end programme delivery experience, adept at leading project planning, vendor selections, contract negotiations and solution implementations, establishing strong governance, PMO and programme resources.Collaborative approach to successful business transformation, engaging with key stakeholders at up to ‘C-Suite’ level to define requirements, build business cases and secure investment for business-aligned IT.Significant experience in developing IT strategy and roadmaps to match overarching business objectives, skilled in leveraging emerging technologies as key business growth enablers, facilitating business success.Inspiring as a Business Leader, leading matrix teams and technical resources, managing with an ‘open’ and ‘hands on’ management approach to get the very best out of people, teams and staff at all levels.