Head of Programme Delivery
Birmingham HQ, Remote working with some travel
£125k - £150k + Car + 30% Bonus + Health & other SLT benefits
This is one of the most exciting Project & Programme leadership opportunities available in the UK at the moment. We are looking to appoint a Head of Programme Delivery who will be responsible for all Digital, Tech and Change delivery for a £multi-bn iconic UK brand (8k employees, multiple brands, hundreds of locations).
In addition to ensuring successful delivery across the portfolio, you will build the new enterprise-wide transformation office, including the recruitment of Project/Programme Managers, PMO, Analysts and Change Managers, aligned to the company’s 5-year digital transformation agenda consisting of 50+ initiatives.
We’re looking for a unique leader who can foster a culture of high-performance and innovation while building effective risk and governance structures. Additionally, we’re prioritising candidates with an aspect of physical B2C/B2B operations (rather than purely FS backgrounds).
Digital transformation delivery experience will be very favourable due to the focus of the immediate business strategy.
The HQ is based near Birmingham; however, as Head of Programme Delivery, you can work remotely, with role-based UK travel required.
The Role
* Leadership of the enterprise-wide transformation office (currently 15 PMs and 50 projects, with significant growth expected).
* Build effective governance structures and ensure project alignment with the company’s strategic objectives, including the high-profile digital agenda.
* Design and implement effective methodologies to standardise project delivery and ensure progress across the transformation portfolio.
* Lead a cultural transformation towards agile methodologies, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement.
* Report on the portfolio at an executive level.
* Lead business case development alongside business stakeholders and own project financials to ensure measurable outcomes.
The Ideal Individual:
* Proven experience leading an enterprise-wide project/programme delivery function for a multi-£bn turnover business, covering a portfolio across tech, digital and transformation.
* Experience leading large scale digital transformation programmes.
* Enterprise level ERP programme experience; SAP ideal but not essential.
* Experience embedding practical agile methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
* Line managed a team of 15+ PMs, accountable for financial, resource and portfolio leadership.
* Hands-on delivery background, empowering the team to solve problems and deliver while providing coaching and guidance as needed.
Please apply in advance of a conversation with Joe Bourton, who is leading this search.
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