Programme Director

Programme Director/Programme Manager
Contract: 18-24 months (anticipated 2.5 years)
Up to 900 per day outside IR35
Programme: Intapp Intake - On-Prem to Cloud Transformation
Sector: Legal

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Director/Programme Manager to lead a high-profile transformation programme within a legal environment.

The programme will deliver the migration of Intapp Intake from on-premise to cloud over a two-year period. This is a business-critical initiative with significant board visibility and organisational impact.

This role requires a confident, commercially astute leader who can operate at C-suite and Partner level, challenge constructively, and drive change in a traditionally resistant environment.

The Role

You will take full cradle-to-grave ownership of the programme, ensuring successful planning, mobilisation, governance, and delivery.

First 3-6 Months Will Focus On:

• Defining and planning the end-to-end programme roadmap
• Supporting and shaping the RFP process
• Establishing governance frameworks and reporting structures
• Onboarding and managing third-party suppliers
• Risk identification and mitigation planning

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the Intapp cloud transformation
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders (C-Suite, Board, Partners)
• Establish strong programme governance and controls
• Manage third-party vendors and system integrators
• Bridge organisational knowledge gaps and bring clarity to complex change
• Drive adoption and bring stakeholders on the transformation journey
• Ensure alignment between technology, data, integration, and business processes
• Proactively manage programme risks in a high-visibility environment

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering Intapp implementations (Intapp Intake experience essential)
• Strong background within the legal sector
• Experience leading complex cloud transformation programmes
• Deep understanding of the client lifecycle / client journey within legal firms
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior executive and partner level
• Experience setting up governance structures and working through RFP processes
• Strong third-party supplier management experience

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