Delivery Leader | Hybrid & Outcome-Driven

RICS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

RICS is seeking a Head of Delivery to establish and lead high‑quality project and programme delivery across its portfolio. You will bridge strategy, product, and delivery while mentoring managers and external partners to achieve predictable outcomes.

In a hybrid role (60% onsite, 40% remote), you will shape delivery frameworks, oversee risk and financial governance, and drive a product‑led, value‑driven approach across diverse programmes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading project and programme delivery across a complex, multi-priority portfolio.
• Proven ability to coach and develop project and programme managers including external partners.
• Deep expertise in delivery planning, governance, risk management and financial oversight.
• Clear understanding of product-led, customer-focused delivery and benefits realisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and senior-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a delivery community with clear standards and behaviours across projects and programmes.
• Define, own and evolve delivery frameworks and assurance practices in line with governance.
• Lead and develop project and programme managers, including contractors and partners.
• Oversee delivery across the portfolio, managing risks, dependencies, capacity and escalations.
• Support transition to product-led delivery with value-driven prioritisation and outcomes.
• Provide delivery insight to senior leaders and governance forums to inform investment decisions.

Skills

Delivery leadership across multiple<br

Job description

RICS is seeking a Head of Delivery to establish and lead high‑quality project and programme delivery across its portfolio. You will bridge strategy, product, and delivery while mentoring managers and external partners to achieve predictable outcomes.

In a hybrid role (60% onsite, 40% remote), you will shape delivery frameworks, oversee risk and financial governance, and drive a product‑led, value‑driven approach across diverse programmes.