ANJANA SINHA
Senior Programme Manager and IT Director
Salary / Daily rate
London, UK
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
About me
Intro
Senior Programme Manager and IT Director with 25+ years of experience delivering complex, high-value digital transformation and enterprise programmes in the UK public sector (primarily HMRC) and regulated financial services. Proven track record managing multi-million-pound budgets, large-scale teams (up to 500), and enterprise system implementations, cloud migrations (AWS/Azure), and regulatory platform replacements. Extensive expertise in programme governance, Agile/SAFe delivery, stakeholder management, risk & financial control, and successful delivery of mission-critical government services. Active SC clearance (valid until September 2026). London-based and immediately available for Outside IR35 opportunities.
Work experience
Programme Manager
Synapse India Ltd.
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 10 months
London, UK
– Leading a portfolio of IT and digital programmes for UK clients, including high-priority regulatory and financial transformation initiatives using Scrum/Agile methodologies. – Managing DevOps and Scrum teams focused on AI-enhanced intelligent workflows, modern collaboration platforms, and enterprise system integration. – Driving programme efficiency through Generative AI tools for risk analysis, reporting, and delivery optimisation. – Overseeing sprint planning, financial governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement at programme level.
Project Manager / Delivery Manager
Capgemini UK PLC
May 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 8 months
1180 Uccle, Belgium
– Delivered major public sector digital transformation programmes, including GB Safety & Security, data analytics platforms, and operational services. – Led large-scale cloud migrations (AWS & Azure), SDLC coordination, and implementation of intelligent enterprise data solutions. – Managed programme risks, costs, budgets, and senior stakeholder engagement in a complex government setting.
Project Manager / Product Development Manager
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
2 years 5 months
1180 Uccle, Belgium
– Managed 8 Scrum teams delivering a large-scale micro-services platform using SAFe, replacing legacy systems with modern, secure digital services. – Oversaw enterprise-level cloud migration, DevOps implementation, containerisation, and security features for high-volume government operations. – Built and led specialist AWS/Azure teams and influenced technical direction for observable, high-performance systems.
Programme Director / Senior Programme Manager
AnInnovation Ltd (Synapse Communications)
Jun 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 5 months
London, UK
– Led delivery of multiple IT and digital transformation programmes with focus on Agile adoption and cloud migration to AWS & Azure. – Established specialised Scrum teams and drove improvements in collaboration, governance, and service delivery.
Niche Project Manager
Lloyds Banking Group
Nov 2014 - May 2015
7 months
London, UK
– Introduced Agile and Lean methodologies for high-priority cyber security and fraud prevention programmes, including intelligent detection systems with machine learning components.
Education
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Master's, Computer Applications (MCA)
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Post Graduate Diploma, International Trade (MBA equivalent)
Licenses & certifications
PEGA
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CMMI
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ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
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Six Sigma White Belt
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DSDM Atern
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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PRINCE2® Practitioner
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Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner
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PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)
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Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Issued: Jan 2007