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# Senior Transformation Programme Director

- **Company:** Queen Margaret University
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, RAID
- **Published:** May 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/37365531/

## About the Role

You will be an experienced transformation leader with a strong track record of delivering complex organisational change, ideally within Higher Education or similarly complex environments.
You should bring experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes, operating model redesign and PMO leadership, alongside the ability to translate strategy into delivery at pace. Strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and an understanding of digital and data-led transformation are essential.
Experience of financial recovery, shared services, enterprise systems or AI-enabled transformation would be advantageous.

## Description

Lead the delivery of QMU's transformation and financial recovery programme, translating strategy into a clear implementation roadmap with defined milestones and outcomes
Establish and lead a Transformation Office/PMO, ensuring strong governance, integrated planning, RAID management and benefits tracking
Drive operating model redesign, process optimisation and service improvement to reduce complexity and improve efficiency
Oversee delivery of the University's digital spine, supporting automation, analytics, improved data quality and better decision-making
Support organisational change in partnership with senior leaders and HR, helping embed a culture of continuous improvement
Advise the Senior Leadership Team on programme governance, risks, reporting and delivery priorities
Explore opportunities to enhance institutional effectiveness through AI, advanced analytics and emerging technologies


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