Delivery Director - Strategic Operations

Confidential; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Delivery Director - Strategic Operations for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This senior role collaborates with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans and to drive delivery of a portfolio of critical initiatives spanning people, finance, technology, data and operations.

The successful candidate will own strategic and operational delivery from planning through implementation, establishing governance and reporting,

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering complex, cross-functional programmes or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into actionable plans across a portfolio of initiatives.
• Oversee delivery from planning through implementation with governance and reporting frameworks.
• Manage dependencies, risks and senior stakeholder communications to leadership.

Job description

The client is seeking an experienced Delivery Director - Strategic Operations for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This high-profile role involves working closely with senior leadership to translate business strategy into actionable plans and drive the delivery of a portfolio of business-critical initiatives. The position requires overseeing complex projects that span people, finance, technology, data, and operations, ensuring clarity, structure, and momentum throughout the process.

The successful candidate will take ownership of strategic and operational initiatives, managing delivery from planning through to implementation. Responsibilities include establishing practical governance and reporting frameworks, creating a unified view of the project portfolio, managing dependencies and competing priorities, and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. The role also involves identifying risks, resolving issues, and providing clear, commercially focused updates to leadership, while continuously seeking smarter and more effective ways to deliver change.

Applicants should have a strong track record in delivering complex, cross-functional programmes or portfolios, with the ability to operate confidently at Director level in a fast-moving environment. Experience in establishing portfolio governance, influencing senior stakeholders, and applying various programme and project delivery methods is essential. Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving are required, and experience within media, marketing, advertising, or similarly complex sectors is advantageous. Relevant professional qualifications would be a bonus.