Overview
The role of Divestment Programme Manager involves leading a complex divestment programme for a hospitality client, focusing on the separation of business systems, data, and operational processes. The successful contractor will collaborate with senior leadership, manage multiple workstreams, and coordinate diverse teams to ensure a structured transition while effectively managing risks and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of the divestment programme from planning through to Day 1 readiness and post-separation stabilisation.
- Lead business separation workstreams alongside IT/systems separation including ERP, POS, HR, and finance systems.
- Define and manage the programme plan, budget, RAID log, and governance framework.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, external advisors, and technology partners.
- Manage Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and dependencies.
- Report progress and risks to steering committees and senior stakeholders.
- Ensure regulatory, commercial, and operational continuity throughout separation.
Requirements
- Proven track record of delivering divestment, carve-out, or M&A separation programmes.
- Strong background in business and IT/systems separation.
- Experience within hospitality, retail, or similar multi-site consumer businesses preferred.
- Confident in managing TSAs, third-party vendors, and complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Strong governance, budgeting, and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable operating at C-suite level.