Rohit Thakrar
Programme Manager @UST
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WORK HISTORY
Programme Manager @UST
London, GB
Successfully managed programme governance and contractual obligations deliverables tracking across two major financial sector transformations. One of which spanned 17 countries, 14 service towers, having 34 capabilities with 300 staff.• Oversaw TUPE transfer of 80 staff, ensuring a smooth transition into operational governance.• Defined processes for transition to Production including BCP best practices incorporated with client processes.• Ensured compliance and governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and contractual standards, directly transferable to central government programme delivery.
EDUCATION
The Open University
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT ROHIT THAKRAR
I’m a customer-focused and goal-driven IT leader with extensive experience delivering technology strategies, programmes, and projects that drive transformational change and measurable business outcomes.I’ve led high-performing teams across both private and public sectors, consistently exceeding delivery expectations. My expertise spans financial management, governance, and stakeholder engagement — ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic goals.My experience includes cloud migrations (Azure/AWS), digital channel enhancement (eCommerce, Order Management), and transformation across HR, Finance, and BI domains using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.I’ve delivered £45M+ programmes under Cabinet Office governance, managed multi-workstream delivery, and driven outcomes in CMS upgrades, customer-facing retail tech (Websites, EPoS, PSD2-compliant payments), and business readiness.Comfortable discussing architecture, design, and DevOps — as well as liaising at board level — I bring a unique blend of strategic clarity, enhanced governance, delivery focus, and stakeholder assurance.Specialities• Strategy & Transformation Leadership• Business Case Development & Realisation• Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Board-Level Reporting• End-to-End Programme & Project Delivery• Change Management & Business Readiness• Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Waterfall Methodologies• Software Development Management (E2E)• RFI/RFP & Procurement Process Management• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence• Systems Integration & Architecture Alignment• Commercial Awareness & Business Acumen• Business Transformation & Partnering• PMO Setup & IT Governance• Vendor Management & Supplier Negotiation• Resourcing, Team Leadership & Development
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