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Daren Jackson
Senior Project/Programme Manager
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Founding Contractor · 2026
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Primary specialism
Project & Programme Management
Location / working location
London
Current availability
Available now
Confirmed 12 Aug 2026
Profile status
Active contractor profile
Professional profile
Senior Project/Programme Manager with 25+ years of experience delivering large-scale transformation programs across financial services, pensions, insurance, and banking sectors. Proven expertise in delivering and implementing Target Operating Models (TOMs) that drive operational excellence, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Strategic/hands on leader specializing in infrastructure modernisation (including EOL remediation/risk reduction), regulatory compliance frameworks, and cloud migration initiatives (including full software development lifecycle). Demonstrated success managing programs up to £35m, leading teams of 100+ resources across multiple geographies, and engaging stakeholders at C-Suite level to deliver business-critical outcomes. Core Competencies: Target Operating Model Design | Cloud Migration Strategy | M&A Integration | Regulatory Compliance (ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS) | Azure/AWS Platform Implementation | AI Integration | End of Life remediation | Programme Governance | Cyber Security | Bid lead experience
Core skills
Modernisation
Transformation
Implementation
Delivery
TOM
Cloud
Migration
Product launch
AI Integration
Web Portal
IaaS
SaaS
PaaS
M&A
GDPR
What I’m looking for next
Target roles: Senior Project Manager · Programme Manager · Senior Programme Manager · Programme Lead · Technical Project Manager
Contract preferences
Working preferenceRemote · Hybrid · On-site
IR35 preferenceOutside IR35 · Inside IR35
SeniorityFlexible / depends on role
Contract lengthAny contract length
IT experience30 years
Contracting experience15 years
Relevant work experience
Transformation & Target Operating Models • Led Director Verification Service from idea (PoC) to product launch (including marketing and sales directives), data collection/handling (DPIA/GDPR), Web Portal development and digital payment integration for Law Debenture • Implemented hybrid operating model at Allianz Global Investors, consolidating 700+ applications across 14,500 users in EU/US/AP regions • Designed service delivery TOM at SSE, establishing Agile Ways of Working methodology as foundation for transition to BAU operations Cloud & Infrastructure Modernisation • Led £12m re-platforming migration at SSE (energy provider), transforming legacy IBM platform to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations with Azure migration (incorporating development of additional MS Dynamics functionality) • Directed £35m datacentre exit and multi-cloud migration at Investec Bank (AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure). Implemented Azure Landing Zones (PaaS/IaaS) with ExpressRoutes and Oracle Direct Connects for global financial services operations • Led M365/Azure/Win11 transformation for 14,500 users at Allianz Global Investors across Europe, US, and Asia-Pacific • Delivered cloud-first strategy at L&Q Housing with Azure migration and new co-location datacentre implementation, document consolidation into SharePoint, and new Cloud based telephony system. Regulatory Compliance & Security • Delivered GRC projects (including regulatory change) for Law Debenture which included ISO27001, DPIA, GDPR, AML, KYC, Due diligence and security vetting • Led ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR certification programs for Allwyn (lottery operator) • Implemented cyber security frameworks including CyberArk deployment at Aviva and Law Debenture and identity management platforms at Deloitte •
Experience & credentials
Certifications, sector experience and security clearance are self-declared unless specifically marked as independently verified by IT Contractors UK.
Sector experience
Financial · Gaming · Housing · Utilities · Legal
Certifications
Prince2 · ITIL · MSP · Six Sigma
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