Operating Model Lead (Circa £110k) 12 Month FTCBased in London my client are a prestigious Professional services organisation boasting a workplace with cutting edge people that is moving with the modern ways working. Named as one of the leading professional services organisations places to work for 3 times in a row, the work environment attracts a seasoned professional who wants to be part of the best of breed.The organisation is embarking on a strategically significant transformation initiative: the implementation of a Target Operating Model (TOM) for Global Support Functions. This initiative is designed to align operations with the firm's strategy. The project aims to deliver a consistent core service to partners and fee earners by prioritising the most value-added activities, while enhancing effectiveness through simplification of the operating model and the removal of duplicated roles, activities, and tasks. The new model will underpin objectives across client growth, operational excellence, and commercial discipline.This initiative is central to organisations client growth strategy and demands a disciplined approach to delivery, robust governance, and proactive management of organisational, data, and technology dependencies. To this end, the firm is seeking an Operating Model Lead whom will play a critical role in supporting the organisations business professional operating model transformation programme.What you will be responsible forWorkingin collaboration with the Senior Leadershipand Programme:?Define and Design the Global Operating Modelin alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.?Establishand embedthe overall governance requirements, forums andstandards to monitor and deliver the operating model?Define the performance framework for the operating model including KPI's, measurement approach andmaturity indicators?Set overall standards and blueprintsacross taxonomy andhigh levelservices and processesto ensure the enterprise to functional and localoperating standards are consistent?Develop and map required business capabilitiesto deliver the designed operating model?Articulate and align all elements of theoperating modelincluding acrosstechnology, data,processes, organisationand capabilitieswith a future-facing perspective?Partner with the Service DesignLeadto ensure service designs align with the defined TOMand service levels required to delivertheGlobal Operating Model?Support thePeople Leadtotranslate the overall model into anappropriateorganisational designincl. accountabilities, structures, roles and requirements?Ensurerisk, control and compliance requirements are building into the operating model and governance?Mange the operating model impact assessment, clearly defining the current and future operating model andchange impact?Work in collaboration withStakeholders and Programme members to define the overall roadmap andphasing of the operating model implementation?Design and manage the overall version control and change management of the operating model, ensuring traceability and alignment with transformation phases and cyclesYourcareer experience so far?Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise operating models within complex, global organisations.?Significant experience in business transformation, organizational design, and governance frameworks.?Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable operating model designs.?Strong background in process architecture and capability mapping at an enterprise level.?Experience working across technology, data, and business functions to align operating models with digital and strategic objectives.?Demonstrated ability to lead impact assessments and change adoption for large-scale transformations.?Exposure to risk, compliance, and control frameworks within regulated environments.?Experience in stakeholder engagement at senior leadership level, influencing decisions and driving alignment.?Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage diverse stakeholders and drive consensus.?Ability to manage roadmaps, versioning, and prioritisation in dynamic environments.JBRP1_UKTJ