Transformation Programs Director (Maternity Leave Cover) in London

Director, People Programme Management (Maternity Leave Cover)
Job Title: Director, People Programme Management (Maternity Cover)

Location: London / Lisbon

Contract: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About Us
Cyncly is a global technology powerhouse with 2,400 employees and 70,000 customers across 100 countries. Cyncly transforms the way customizable products and spaces are imagined, designed, sold, managed, and made. Our end‐to‐end software solutions connect professional designers, retailers, and manufacturers to the world\’s largest repository of product content. Today, our business spans across the Kitchen & Bath, Furniture, Window, Glass & Door, and Flooring industries with operations in North & South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Cyncly brings over 30 years of experience to deliver more value for our customers through an expanded portfolio of end‐to‐end solutions. Our global presence allows us to provide world‐class support and sales with a local touch, delivering the best possible customer experience.

Cyncly is now embarking on an exciting journey as we continue to expand through strong organic growth and complementary acquisitions, backed by leading growth private equity firms specialized in technology.

About the Role
Cyncly is constantly changing and evolving, you will provide a People lens on all major company transformations. You will be a key member of the People Leadership Team and program manage high‐impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Transformation Programmes

Oversee People programmes that align HR strategy with business goals, ensuring delivery of high‐impact initiatives across Cyncly.

Coordinate annual OKR planning and regular progress reporting with the People Leadership Team.

Program manage the end‐of‐year performance and merit cycle, partnering with HR Centres of Excellence.

Manage Cyncly‐wide change and transformation projects: define scope, track milestones, report on people impact, and ensure change management best practice.

Acquisitions & Post‐Merger Integration

Lead HR due diligence for acquisitions, identifying risks and opportunities.

Plan and execute post‐merger integration: harmonise policies, systems, and culture for a smooth transition.

Partner with Transformation and M&A teams to align on people integration milestones.

Prepare and coordinate integration plans, ensuring clear accountabilities and compliance with local labour laws.

Oversee third‐party deliverables and continuously improve integration playbooks.

People Team Rhythm of the Business

Establish and maintain key People Team rituals (OKR reviews, offsites, regular reporting).

Coordinate monthly/quarterly metrics and People data dashboards for executive leadership.

Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on People data and programme delivery.

Support the People Leadership Team in unblocking and delivering key initiatives.

Working for us
At Cyncly, we\’re OneCyncly: one team united by our purpose of powering businesses that bring spaces to life . Our strength comes from our diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills—and we thrive when we work together with openness, trust, and respect.

Here, you\’ll join a group of colleagues who take ownership, solve problems, and focus on making an impact. We embrace curiosity, welcome new ideas, and see mistakes as opportunities to learn. You\’ll have the freedom to work flexibly and autonomously, supported by teammates and leaders who are committed to your growth.

We celebrate the different ways people contribute and encourage everyone—from every background—to bring their authentic self to work. Because when we collaborate, challenge each other, and share what we know, we build something better together.

If you want to work in a place where your ideas matter, your growth is valued, and your work shapes the spaces people live, work, and play in— come joinus .

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