Chief Projects Officer, 37 hours per week, permanent, £75,000 – £80,000 [DOE] p.a. plus perform[...]

Delt Shared Services Ltd.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Projects Officer to lead and inspire the Project Management Office. This pivotal role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery while fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in programme management, governance, and risk management, alongside exceptional leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to public value, where your contributions will shape the future of shared services in the region and create meaningful impact for clients and communities alike.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex project portfolios across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of diverse projects across multiple clients and service areas.
• Standardise project management approaches and ensure effective reporting.

Skills

Programme/Project Management

Governance and Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Project Management

Leadership Skills

Education

P3O Practitioner Certification

Prince2 Certification

APM Practitioner Certification

Tools

ITIL Framework

Job description

Chief Projects Officer

Location: Plymouth (hybrid working, with travel to Exeter office & customer sites)

About the Role

At Delt, we’re passionate about using technology and innovation to deliver real public value. As our Chief Projects Officer (CPO), you will play a vital role in driving the successful delivery of a diverse and complex portfolio of projects across multiple organisations. This executive leadership position is your opportunity to help shape the future of shared services across the region, ensuring projects deliver both for our customers and the wider community.

Reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a core member of the Delt leadership team, the CPO will lead our Project Management Office (PMO), embedding best practices, inspiring high performance, and ensuring we meet or exceed expectations every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of a varied portfolio of projects across multiple clients and service areas.
• Contribute to strategic and financial planning as a key member of the leadership team.
• Identify and pursue commercial opportunities aligned with Delt’s mission.
• Collaborate with clients’ portfolio functions to align delivery with broader organisational goals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high quality, with clear communication of any risks or deviations.
• Support smooth operational transition of completed projects into Delt’s service delivery teams.
• Standardise project management approaches, processes, and toolsets to enable effective reporting and informed decision-making.
• Lead and coach the PMO team to maintain high standards and deliver consistently excellent outcomes.
• Work alongside finance and resource leads to embed effective budgeting and estimation practices.
• Champion and implement frameworks and methodologies that improve project success, reduce delivery risk, and increase value to customers.
• Define and track KPIs to continuously improve performance and delivery effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading programme/project teams and managing complex portfolios across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies, governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to challenge and collaborate across organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrable ability to create and manage commercial and operational project opportunities.
• Professional certifications such as P3O Practitioner, Prince2, or APM Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in an ITIL-aligned environment.

Why Join Us?

At Delt, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Aside from a generous holiday allowance, flexible working, and an up to 10% matched pension contribution, we also offer:

• A supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that benefit our clients and communities.

Closing Date for Applications = 12noon / Thursday 15th May 2025

To Apply for this vacancy please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

If you are experiencing any difficulties please do not hesitate to contact us on the same email address as above.

Delt Shared Services Ltd. is the premier shared services provider in the South West of England.