Technical Programme Manager

Lucid Support Services

  • London
  • £600 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
Technical Programme Manager - 6 Month Contract - London/Remote (Inside IR35)Here at Lucid we are seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead our customers End User Computing (EUC) Modernisation Programme. This is a pivotal role overseeing the transformation of their legacy on-premises VDI Citrix environment to a modern Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution, specifically leveraging Windows 365 (W365), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Dev Box.The successful candidate will have proven experience in shaping and delivering EUC strategies, working seamlessly across internal stakeholders and strategic partners to ensure solutions are cost-effective, fit for purpose, and deliver measurable business value. This role demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is highly skilled in coordinating technical resource requirements across multiple workstreams.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the EUC Modernisation Programme from inception to completion.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to define and drive the EUC strategy.
  • Oversee the migration from on-premises VDI Citrix environments to DaaS platforms (W365 / AVD / Dev Box).
  • Facilitate requirements gathering, producing clear documentation for technical, functional, and business needs.
  • Develop and track benefit cases to ensure outcomes align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.
  • Act as a Business Analyst when required - capturing detailed use cases and application requirements from end-users and business teams.
  • Coordinate and manage Proof of Concept (PoC) activities, ensuring test criteria, success metrics, and outcomes are fully documented and assessed.
  • Manage technical resource allocation, ensuring the right skills are available at the right time to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Maintain pace and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-moving delivery environment.
  • Manage project governance, budgets, timelines, risk management, and reporting in line with agreed standards.
  • Ensure proposed solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, and future proof.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Extensive experience in delivering EUC transformation programmes in enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrable track record of migrating on-prem Citrix VDI to DaaS solutions (W365, AVD, Dev Box).
  • Strong background in defining and executing EUC strategies with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work across the full project lifecycle, from strategy through to delivery and benefits realisation.
  • Hands-on experience capturing business and application requirements, including acting in a Business Analyst capacity.
  • Proven ability to scope, plan, and deliver PoCs to validate technical and business assumptions.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with experience managing technical resource scheduling in complex projects.
  • Strong vendor and partner management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-change environments.
  • Familiarity with IT governance, budgeting, and procurement processes

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