Programme Director - Salesforce
Posted 1 week ago by Korn Ferry
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Director will lead a comprehensive Salesforce implementation as part of a significant transformation initiative for a client in London. This role demands strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and excellence in delivery within a complex enterprise environment. The position is classified as outside IR35 and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of a Salesforce programme, from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Lead cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and Salesforce consultants.
- Develop and manage programme governance, risk mitigation strategies, and reporting frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with business objectives, change management plans, and user adoption strategies.
- Act as the senior point of contact for executive stakeholders and programme sponsors.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record as a Programme Director delivering Salesforce implementations at scale.
- Strong background in consultancy, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive strategic outcomes.
- Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and large delivery teams.
- Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, modules, and integration approaches.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
My client based in London are currently seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead a full-scale Salesforce implementation programme as part of a major transformation initiative. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and delivery excellence across a complex enterprise environment. This is an Outside IR35 contract, with flexible hybrid working (2-3 days/week in London).
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery of a Salesforce programme, from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Lead cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and Salesforce consultants.
- Develop and manage programme governance, risk mitigation strategies, and reporting frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with business objectives, change management plans, and user adoption strategies.
- Act as the senior point of contact for executive stakeholders and programme sponsors.
Key Skills
- Proven track record as a Programme Director delivering Salesforce implementations at scale.
- Strong background in consultancy, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive strategic outcomes.
- Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and large delivery teams.
- Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, modules, and integration approaches.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
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