Digital Programme Director

Michael
Reed

Programme Recovery Specialist

I help organisations rescue failing programmes, modernise core platforms, and deliver measurable outcomes, taking full ownership when delivery really matters.

20+
Years delivering complex digital programmes
£21M+
Digital transformation led at Hyde Housing
75%
Reduction in contact centre call volumes
17,500
Manual hours removed through automation
Available now, Contract and Permanent

What I Deliver

Trusted by boards and executives to take ownership of the programmes that matter most.

Programme Recovery

Reset stalled or failing programmes, re-baseline plans, restore governance, and rebuild executive confidence fast.

Digital Transformation

End-to-end leadership of complex, multi-vendor transformation programmes across public and private sector.

Enterprise Platforms

Delivery leadership for Dynamics 365, Salesforce, ERP, CAFM, and legacy-to-modern migrations.

Integration and Automation

CRM, finance, property, and workflow integration to reduce cost, manual effort, and error rates.

Customer Self-Service

Portals, payments, ticketing, and automation that reduce demand on teams and improve experience.

Vendor Governance

Independent leadership across suppliers, offshore teams, and commercial delivery in multi-partner environments.

Recent Case Studies

Real programmes, real outcomes, real accountability.

Kew Royal Botanical Gardens

Programme Recovery and Platform Delivery

Challenge

A high-visibility D365 CE programme was delayed, confidence was low, and there was no credible delivery plan in place.

Action

Re-baselined scope and cost, reset governance, aligned suppliers and internal teams, and established a clear path to green. Delivered new ticketing platform via Adobe Commerce alongside the CRM.

Outcome

Board-approved delivery plan, restored executive confidence, and successful platform delivery for Membership, Fundraising and Customer Service.

Hyde Housing, £21M Programme

Housing Digital Transformation

Challenge

Fragmented systems, rising call volumes, and no unified view of customer or property data across 50,000+ properties.

Action

Led SAFe-based transformation integrating Salesforce, Northgate, TMC Total Mobile, Civica, and data platforms. Delivered 24/7 self-service portal and 360-degree customer view.

Outcome

75% reduction in calls, 85% first-contact resolution, scalable operations without additional FTE despite portfolio growth.

Knight Frank, 6 Years

Commercial Platform Modernisation

Challenge

Legacy systems limiting growth, high manual effort, and fragmented CRM across the Residential Lettings division.

Action

Delivered bespoke Lettings, Tenancy, and Renewals platforms. Integrated PropTech solutions, automated maintenance management, and unified the CRM landscape.

Outcome

38% error reduction, 17,500 manual hours removed, £400k+ additional annual revenue, and MRI Innovation Award winner.

75%
Reduction in contact centre call volumes
85%
First-contact resolution rate achieved
17,500+
Manual hours removed through automation
38%
Error reduction in commercial operations

Day One to Delivery

A structured approach to taking control, fast, without disrupting momentum.

01
Days 1, 10

Take Control

  • Rapid programme health assessment
  • Review governance, cadence and supplier performance
  • Executive and stakeholder alignment
  • Clear ownership and reporting established
10
Days 10, 30

Stabilise and Reset

  • Re-baselined scope, cost and delivery plan
  • Agreed priorities and roadmap
  • Supplier and team realignment
  • Visible progress and confidence restored
30+
Beyond 30 Days

Deliver

  • Predictable delivery cadence in place
  • Risks actively managed with clear mitigation
  • Benefits tracking and outcome reporting
  • Programme progressing with board assurance

Ready to talk about your programme?

Whether you have a stalled programme, an upcoming transformation, or a role that needs immediate ownership, get in touch directly.

London and Hampshire, UK