Programme Director, Platform Migration, 12 Month FTC bei Future plc

Are you an experienced Programme Director with the rare ability to combine executive-level influence with hands-on delivery? Can you lead a complex, global transformation that touches over 100 brands, multiple platforms and teams across two continents?

We're looking for a contract Programme Director for our platform migration to lead a strategically critical 18 month migration programme. You'll lead the delivery of our new subscriptions management platform, managing migrations across both UK and US brands while ensuring compliance, customer-centricity and commercial growth.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to our Customer Digital Director in Subscriptions, you'll lead a programme team spanning project management, marketing operations, technology and brand stakeholders. Your challenge is to keep delivery on track, ensure priorities are clear and each brand's migration completes with minimal disruption to customers.

As the Programme Director, you will oversee the successful design, governance and delivery of our subscriptions platform migration programme. This is a business-critical transformation that spans more than 100 brands across multiple markets and requires both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership and organisation.

You will lead a portfolio of brand migrations, managing a core programme team that includes the US Programme Manager and two Marketing Migration Leads. You will direct this team to ensure their work is in consideration of the roadmap and programme outcomes.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• 10+ years of programme/project leadership experience in digital, IT or subscription-based businesses.
• Prove success delivering transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of agile delivery and programme governance.
• Hands-on experience working directly with technical delivery teams.
• Work across time zones with occasional early or late meetings
• Knowledge of how to analyse and interpret data
• Experience with platform migrations or large-scale system implementations.
• Experience balancing commercial, regulatory and customer needs in decision-making.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £90,000 - £110,000

This is a Hybrid role from our Bath or London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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