Head of Delivery

SThree; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global STEM-specialist talent partner is seeking a Head of Delivery to lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects. This dynamic role, based in either London or Glasgow, involves orchestrating cross-functional teams, driving agile practices, and managing significant budgets. Candidates must possess proven experience leading complex programs within a FTSE 250 company and demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position also offers hybrid working options and a bonus linked to performance.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Bonus linked to company performance

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-country programmes in a FTSE 250 or global enterprise.
• Strong leadership of project manager cohorts (10+), with coaching and succession planning.
• Expertise in agile delivery frameworks and pragmatic governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic programmes.
• Implement and evolve delivery frameworks and coach teams.
• Manage financial controls and vendor contracts.

Skills

Leadership of project manager cohorts

Agile delivery (Scrum, SDLC)

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Technical fluency

Cultural agility

Education

Relevant certifications (Agile / Scrum, SAFe, PMP / Prince2)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

SThree are pleased to announce that we’re seeking an exceptional Head of Delivery to lead the successful end-to-end delivery of strategic projects and change initiatives across our global portfolio. Operating in a dynamic FTSE 250 environment, you’ll orchestrate cross-functional teams, embed agile best practices, and ensure disciplined governance to deliver outcomes on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

This strategic and hands-on leadership role can be based in either our London or Glasgow office. You’ll set the delivery vision, coach and inspire a team of c.10 project managers, and partner with product owners, technology leaders, and senior business stakeholders to accelerate time-to-value and realise tangible benefits from our global transformation agenda.

About Us

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner, connecting sought-after experts in life sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics with innovative organisations worldwide. We’re passionate about delivering game-changing service and creating a culture where everyone belongs, is valued, and is connected.

What you’ll do

• Lead portfolio delivery: Own the end-to-end execution of strategic programmes, ensuring milestones, scope, and quality standards are met.
• Drive agile excellence: Implement and evolve delivery frameworks, playbooks, and templates; coach teams in Scrum, scaled agile practices, and prioritisation.
• Remove impediments and manage dependencies: Unblock delivery across technology, vendors, and business units; ensure smooth integration of SDLC and DevOps practices.
• Embed governance and risk management: Run disciplined stage gates, maintain accurate reporting (RAG, risks, issues, dependencies), and ensure compliance with GDPR and InfoSec standards.
• Manage financial controls: Oversee budgets, forecasts, accruals, and vendor contracts to ensure commercial accountability.
• Build and lead a high‑performing team: Mentor and develop c.10 project managers, foster a culture of psychological safety, and create clear succession plans.
• Champion benefits realisation: Define measurable outcomes, track value delivery, and optimise time-to-value through incremental releases and early adoption strategies.
• Collaborate globally: Operate across multiple time zones and cultures, aligning stakeholders and driving adoption of change initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑country programmes in a FTSE 250 or global enterprise.
• Strong leadership of project manager cohorts (10+), with coaching and succession planning.
• Expertise in agile delivery (Scrum, SDLC; exposure to SAFe / LeSS) and pragmatic governance.
• Commercial acumen: budget ownership, vendor management, and SLA oversight.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at executive level.
• Technical fluency to collaborate with engineering, DevOps, architecture, and InfoSec teams.
• Relevant certifications (Agile / Scrum, SAFe, PMP / Prince2) desirable.
• Tools proficiency: Jira / ADO, Confluence, MS Project / Planner, Power BI, Office 365, collaboration platforms.
• Cultural agility: experience operating across time zones, cultures, and regulatory environments.

What’s In It for You?

• Hybrid working options for flexibility.
• Bonus linked to company and personal performance.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme.
• Paid volunteering days and caregiver leave.
• Access to retail discounts and our company share scheme.

What we stand for...

We’re committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.