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​Engineering Transformation Lead - Interim to Perm - Immediate Start ​ Location:Flexible / Hybrid Reporting to:CTO / Chief Digital Officer / Transformation Director Competitive Market Rate on offer Paritas is working with a leading Advisory client who are undertaking a large internal transformation project. ​ We are seeking an experienced Engineering Transformation Lead to drive a large-scale digital and engineering transformation across the organisation. This role will play a critical part in scaling our engineering capability from a predominantly internal development model to a hybrid internal and third-party delivery model, while maintaining engineering quality, governance, and pace. You will be accountable for shaping the target operating model, leading vendor delivery at scale, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Digital Transformation Lead large-scale engineering and digital transformation initiatives within complex, enterprise environments Design and implement a scalable hybrid delivery model, balancing internal engineering capability with strategic third-party partners Define engineering operating models, delivery standards, and governance frameworks to support growth and transformation Third-Party & Vendor Leadership Operationally lead multiple third-party vendors across the end-to-end engineering lifecycle (design, build, test, implementation) Act as the single point of accountability for third-party engineering delivery, performance, and outcomes Establish clear delivery expectations, KPIs, commercial guardrails, and quality controls for external partners Delivery & Execution Oversee engineering delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets Drive consistency in engineering practices, tooling, and ways of working across internal and external teams Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect outcomes Stakeholder Management Partner closely with senior technology, product, and business leaders to align engineering delivery with business priorities Provide clear, transparent reporting on delivery progress, risks, and dependencies Influence and challenge stakeholders to adopt modern engineering practices and delivery approaches ​ Experience & Capabilities Essential Proven experience leading large-scale engineering and digital transformations within complex organisations Demonstrated success scaling organisations from internal development capability to a hybrid internal / third-party delivery model Strong experience leading third-party vendors across the full engineering lifecycle (design, testing, implementation) Hands-on experience operationally managing vendor delivery, not just governance or oversight Deep understanding of modern engineering delivery models (Agile, DevOps, product-led delivery, etc.) Desirable Background in consulting, systems integration, or large enterprise transformation programmes Experience working across regulated or asset-heavy industries (e.g. energy, utilities, infrastructure, financial services) Strong commercial awareness in managing vendor contracts and delivery economics Key Attributes Credible senior leader able to operate at both strategic and operational levels Strong delivery focus with the ability to “roll up sleeves” when required Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving transformation environments Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at executive level

​Digital Programme Manager - Interim to Perm - Immediate Start Location:London - Flexible / Hybrid Competitive Market Rate on offer Paritas is working with a leading Advisory client who are undertaking a large internal transformation project. ​ We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a Digital Programme, coordinating multiple complex workstreams across business and technology. The role will be responsible for end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring strong governance, effective stakeholder engagement, and high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget. This role requires a confident delivery leader with the ability to manage ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and maintain momentum across a large, multi-stream digital programme. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery & Execution Manage end-to-end delivery of the C1 Digital Programme, ensuring alignment and coordination across multiple workstreams Own and maintain integrated programme plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure delivery against agreed timelines Coordinate interdependencies across workstreams to avoid delivery risks and bottlenecks Planning, Resources & Budget Coordinate programme-level planning, resource allocation, and capacity across delivery teams Track programme budgets, forecasts, and spend, ensuring financial controls are maintained Support prioritisation decisions to balance scope, cost, and timelines Governance, Reporting & Risk Implement and maintain programme governance and reporting frameworks to provide clear visibility of progress, risks, and issues Produce high-quality programme reporting for senior stakeholders and governance forums Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues to maintain delivery momentum Stakeholder Engagement Engage stakeholders across business and technology to drive timely decisions and resolve delivery issues Act as a central point of coordination between delivery teams, vendors, and senior sponsors Facilitate programme forums, steering groups, and key decision-making sessions Quality & Standards Ensure delivery quality by enforcing agreed standards, controls, and best practices across all programme streams Work with delivery leads to ensure outcomes meet business objectives and agreed success criteria Promote continuous improvement in programme delivery practices ​ Experience & Capabilities Essential Proven experience leading complex digital programmes with multiple concurrent workstreams Strong background in programme planning, dependency management, and integrated delivery Demonstrated experience implementing governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks Strong stakeholder management skills across both business and technology functions Track record of delivering programmes to time, budget, and quality expectations Desirable Experience delivering large-scale transformation or enterprise digital programmes Background in regulated or complex enterprise environments Familiarity with hybrid delivery models involving internal teams and third-party vendors Key Attributes Confident, structured delivery leader with strong attention to detail Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities Clear communicator able to influence at senior levels Proactive, outcome-focused, and resilient in fast-paced environments

​Lead / Principal Solution Architect - Interim to Perm Location:London - Flexible / Hybrid Competitive Market Rate on offer ​ Paritas is working with a leading Advisory client who are undertaking a large internal transformation project. We are seeking a Lead / Principal Solution Architect to provide architectural leadership across a portfolio of digital portals and products. The role will ensure consistent implementation design, scalable architecture, and strong governance across both internal engineering teams and third-party product vendors. ​ This individual will play a critical role in shaping solution design, embedding with delivery teams, and maintaining architectural integrity as the organisation scales through a hybrid internal and vendor-led delivery model. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design Provide the capacity and technical expertise to drive consistent implementation design across all customer portals and digital products Define, own, and evolve solution architecture patterns, standards, and reference architectures Ensure solution designs align to target architecture, non-functional requirements, and long-term scalability Third-Party Vendor Oversight Embed with third-party product vendors to provide hands-on architectural oversight throughout design and delivery Review and assure vendor solution designs to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices Act as a key escalation point for architectural risks, dependencies, and design decisions Delivery & Execution Partner closely with product, engineering, and delivery teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Support delivery teams through the full lifecycle (design, build, test, implementation) to ensure architectural intent is realised Balance pragmatism and architectural rigour to enable timely delivery without compromising quality Governance & Stakeholder Management Provide clear architectural direction and decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Communicate architectural concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Contribute to architecture governance forums and design authorities as required ​ Experience & Capabilities Essential Proven experience operating as a Lead or Principal Solution Architect within complex, enterprise environments Strong background designing and delivering digital portals, platforms, and customer-facing products Demonstrated experience ensuring consistency of implementation design across multiple products and teams Hands-on experience embedding with and leading third-party product vendors from an architectural perspective Strong understanding of modern engineering and architecture practices (API-led design, cloud platforms, microservices, security, etc.) ​ Desirable Experience in hybrid delivery models combining internal teams and external vendors Background in regulated or asset-heavy industries (e.g. energy, utilities, infrastructure, financial services) Exposure to large-scale transformation or platform modernisation programmes Key Attributes Credible senior architect able to operate at both strategic and delivery levels Pragmatic, outcome-focused mindset with strong attention to detail Confident influencer with the ability to challenge delivery teams and vendors constructively Comfortable operating in fast-moving, evolving environments