Overview

Technical Programme Manager Solution Architecture and Vendor AssuranceContract: 12 months (Inside IR35)Rate: £800 £1,000 per dayLocation: Remote-first, with meetings in London every other weekStart: ASAP (max 1-month notice period)Openings: 2 rolesThe Opportunity

We are seeking a

highly experienced Technical Programme Manager with a strong solution architecture background . This is a

hands-on, strategic role focused on vendor assurance , ensuring that external delivery partners meet technical, commercial, and business expectations.Important:

This role

does not involve line management

you will not be leading teams. Instead, your focus is on:Holding vendors accountable for quality and delivery.

Providing technical oversight across multiple domains (cloud, infrastructure, software, data).

Advising stakeholders and executives with

credible solution architecture expertise .

Ensuring programmes deliver measurable business outcomes.

This role is

broadly technical , not purely cloud-focused (AWS knowledge desirable but not essential), and ideal for someone who thrives as a

technical leader and problem solver .Key Responsibilities

Lead

vendor assurance and quality control , ensuring delivery meets agreed standards.

Assess technical solutions, challenge assumptions, and mitigate risks.

Engage with executives, stakeholders, and vendors to drive

clarity, accountability, and results .

Monitor KPIs and programme outcomes, ensuring delivery aligns with investment.

Operate as a

technical advisor and quasi-Product Owner , guiding strategy without direct team management.

Required Experience

7+ years experience in solution architecture

(essential).

years experience

in technical leadership, programme management, or consulting.

Proven experience in

vendor assurance / vendor quality management .

Broad technical knowledge across software, infrastructure, data, and cloud.

Strong stakeholder engagement comfortable briefing executives and influencing decisions.

Consulting background (BCG, McKinsey, or similar) highly desirable.

Experience in startup/scale-up environments and/or large enterprise operations.

Technically astute, capable of deep-diving to assess vendor delivery and solution integrity.

If interested please apply

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