Global Product Programme Leader

Daniel Taylor

Enterprise Software · Global Specialty & P&C Insurance · Programme Governance & Transformation

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Building programme governance capability from inception through to acquisition-readiness. Orchestrating enterprise-scale software delivery across complex, regulated environments where none previously existed.

About

Governance Built from First Principles

Global Product Programme Leader with proven expertise orchestrating enterprise-scale software delivery across complex, regulated environments. My career has been defined by building programme governance capability from inception — establishing frameworks, processes, and reporting structures where none previously existed.

Most recently accountable for the complete programme management function across an 8-product portfolio serving multi-billion dollar carriers. Through a bespoke methodology conceived, designed, and implemented from first principles, I coordinated circa 250 staff, managed a £12M R&D budget, and delivered 2,000+ programme initiatives with full upstream and downstream dependency mapping.

Career-long progression through increasingly complex transformation and operational leadership roles, consistently delivering enterprise system implementations ahead of schedule and establishing governance frameworks that enable organisations to scale.

Programme & Portfolio

Multi-product coordination
Dependency chain mapping
Capacity planning & forecasting
Resource & skillset allocation
Hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery
Release coordination

Governance & Controls

Steering Committee leadership
Design Authority frameworks
Technical Control Board
Risk register management
Executive reporting
M&A due diligence

Transformation

Enterprise system implementation
Digital transformation
Process redesign (Lean Six Sigma)
Change management
ISO 9001 & compliance
Vendor & client coordination

Career

Experience

March 2024 — January 2025

Global Product Programme Lead

Sapiens AdvantageGo · Global Specialty & P&C Insurance Software

Served as the leading managing force across all annual product management processes for a global enterprise software vendor serving multi-billion dollar specialty insurers. Single point of coordination across 8 products, circa 250 staff, and 3 post-acquisition integrations with Sapiens global portfolios.

£50M Acquisition 8 Products Everest Group Leader 12-Week Implementation

2022 — 2024

Operations & Program Manager

Ingersoll Rand (Harrier Pneumatics) · NYSE-Listed Industrial Group

Appointed to lead national enterprise system implementation and operational transformation programme across 4 locations. Consolidated fragmented legacy systems, established standardised processes, and drove operational excellence across the UK business unit.

13-Month CRM Delivery 20%+ Efficiency Gain ISO 9001

2017 — 2019

Transformation Manager

Harrier Pneumatics Ltd

Recruited to drive comprehensive digital transformation of a traditional paper-based operation. Full technology adoption, process re-engineering, and commercial growth strategy resulting in 250% revenue growth.

Digital Transformation 250% Revenue Growth

2013 — 2017

Operations & Logistics Manager

Atlas Copco (Multibrands) · Global Industrial Manufacturing

Progressive career advancement through technical and operational roles, culminating in leadership of nationwide ERP transformation programme. Sole Business Key User for SAP implementation, bridging technical requirements with operational realities.

SAP Implementation 10% Under Budget 20% Stock Reduction

Testimonials

What Leaders Say

Daniel is not merely competent — he is the calibre of individual around whom you can build an entire operational function.

John Bowers

Chief Product Officer, Sapiens AdvantageGo

Dan makes the difficult look easy. He is reliable, insightful, and deeply committed to delivering quality.

James Byford

Global Head of Design

He translated complex project data into clear insights. Reliable, patient, and very skilled, he made a big difference in how we tracked and improved project outcomes.

Abhinandan Gulabrao Pise

Senior Data Scientist, Aays