Services

What I do

IT Project Director or Head of Strategic Projects

I step in when firms face complex technology challenges that internal teams can’t resolve. Helping you avoid costly mistakes and remove the disruption caused by IT & Technology change.

My role: Safely lead strategic projects. Do it once, and do it right.

From system selection to supplier replacement, I guide you from strategy through delivery with flexible support tailored to your firm. You get senior leadership backed by a small teams of flexible freelancers, managed by me.

The goal: Confident decisions, minimal disruption and solutions that work for your people, your clients, and your firm.

Common Project Areas

  • Systems & Software Selection

    Challenge: Replacing or upgrading core systems isn’t just about picking software. It’s about fit, setup, and adoption without disruption.

    Solution: Lead the process end-to-end, independently, with proven methods, so you get the right system, implemented safely and aligned to your firm’s goals.

  • Improve Existing Tech

    Challenge: Poor setup and limited training often lead to inefficiency and frustration. Many firms jump to costly system replacements, but is that always necessary?

    Solution: Assess your current systems first. By fixing configuration and usage issues, you unlock untapped potential delivering fast, cost-effective improvements without the disruption of a full replacement.

  • Vendors & Suppliers

    Challenge: Issues with IT providers, trust gaps, downtime, or cyber risks can derail progress and disrupt daily operations.

    Solution: Clarify what your firm needs, shortlist the right specialists, and manage the transition end-to-end, minimising downtime and restoring control.

  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Challenge: Firms often lack independent guidance and clarity on what’s required to manage cyber risks, maintain business continuity, and respond effectively to threats. Any uncertainty leaves the firm exposed.

    Solution: Define the specific protection your firm needs, create a clear checklist, and work with existing vendors to improve, remediate and identify gaps, which I then close.

  • Project Rescue

    Challenge: Too often, projects reach implementation before firms realise the solution doesn’t meet their needs. This leads to stress, delays, and wasted investment.

    Solution: Step in to reassess and redefine requirements, then work with vendors to reconfigure systems or explore better alternatives. This ensures you recover quickly and move forward with confidence; without repeating past mistakes.

  • AI & Emerging Tech

    Challenge: Firms face growing pressure to modernise. From clients, referrers, and their own teams. Some wait and watch, while others struggle to show meaningful progress.

    Solution: Build a clear, practical AI and emerging tech roadmap, complete with a narrative for internal and external stakeholders. By focusing on real use cases and measurable outcomes, I help firms move forward confidently while maintaining quality and control.

How I Help

Clarity, control and progress. Without a full-time hire or long-term contract.

Services

  • Advisory & Guidance: Independent advice to reduce risk and accelerate projects.

  • Freelance Project Director: Hands-on leadership for major IT initiatives and change.

  • Accelerated Support: Rapid response for urgent strategic IT and project challenges.

Rates

  • IT Project Director: £945/day

  • Additional Freelance Resource: from £520 - £675/day

    • Project management, requirements, co-ordination, delivery.

Engagement

  • Pause anytime. No long-term agreements. Scale up or down as needed.

From Problem to Progress

Start with a structured engagement. In 4 - 6 weeks, I’ll review your position and deliver a practical plan so you can move forward with confidence. A fixed engagement, controlled costs, focused on progress.

Schedule Planning Call

Intro call - no charge, or obligation

Unsure and want to find out more? Schedule an introductory call. I’ll listen to your current challenge and share practical insights and a recommended starting point for your firm, whether that’s with me or elsewhere.

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