Engineering Strategy & Delivery Leader

Ford & Stanley Executive Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Executive Search is seeking a Head of Strategy & Alignment to drive unification of engineering initiatives into a cohesive delivery plan. You will influence multiple functions without direct reports, ensuring governance and momentum while navigating industry change.

The role requires senior PMO or transformation leadership and a strong stakeholder network across engineering leadership. The successful candidate will establish a transparent delivery roadmap, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Senior-level PMO, Transformation or Stakeholder Engagement leadership experience.
• Ability to convert a strategic vision into an integrated delivery plan.
• Strong stakeholder management across multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Unify multiple engineering initiatives into a single, transparent delivery plan without disrupting local ownership.
• Influence delivery across functions and workstreams without direct line-management accountability, with robust governance.
• Navigate significant industry change and demonstrate visible impact quickly across engineering functions.
• Establish an integrated delivery plan with milestones, ownership and reporting; embed governance across the portfolio.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

PMO leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Ford & Stanley Executive Search is seeking a Head of Strategy & Alignment to drive unification of engineering initiatives into a cohesive delivery plan. You will influence multiple functions without direct reports, ensuring governance and momentum while navigating industry change.

The role requires senior PMO or transformation leadership and a strong stakeholder network across engineering leadership. The successful candidate will establish a transparent delivery roadmap, collaborate with