Head of Delivery

VoCoVo; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Delivery to lead their delivery function across software and hardware. This key role involves managing complex projects, fostering high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, experience in Agile methodologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Packages

Employee Assistance Programs

Pension with employer match

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project and delivery management leading complex programmes.
• Proven ability to coach, guide, and empower high-performing delivery teams.
• Expertise in translating complex data into clear actionable reports.
• Experience overseeing Release Management provided leadership across planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Delivery function focusing on Software and Hardware.
• Drive measurable improvements in delivery predictability.
• Monitor and report on planned vs actual outcomes.
• Provide leadership coaching and promote agile practices.
• Identify and remove blockers for efficient delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Job description

VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals.

With over 250000 users across more than 10000 locations in 21 countries and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for join us on our journey!

Please note to apply for this position you must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK.

Role Overview

At VoCoVo were on an exciting journey and as Head of Delivery youll play a pivotal role in shaping how we bring that vision to life. Youll lead empower and inspire a talented delivery function spanning delivery management project management and release & incident management across both Software and Hardware engineering / product management.

Youll ensure that our technical projects and initiatives are executed efficiently. Youll remove barriers and ensure momentum is maintained enabling us to innovate scale and deliver exceptional products with confidence and clarity. Working closely with Product Engineering and cross functional teams youll drive operational excellence from build through to launch and will foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract (FTC) basis and is a hybrid position with 1 day per week spent onsite this may be at either of our Cheltenham or Shipton-under-Wychwood locations.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience in project and delivery management leading complex programmes and large scale initiatives.
• A proven ability to coach guide and empower high-performing delivery teams (eg. Scrum Masters Delivery Managers Release Managers and Project Managers).
• Expertise in translating complex data into clear actionable reports for Senior Leaders. Highlighting key performance indicators trends and opportunities to drive organisational strategy and efficiency.
• Experience of overseeing Release Management providing leadership and governance across planning scheduling and deployment to ensure alignment with business priorities and development timelines.
• A background in leading go-to-market (GTM) initiatives working closely with Sales Marketing and Customer Success to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Deep knowledge of Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies with the ability to tailor your approach to the context and organisational maturity.
• Strong change leadership skills youll be capable of articulating a compelling vision and engaging stakeholders at every level.
• Experience managing portfolio risks and dependencies proactively identifying and mitigating challenges.
• Confidence in translating technical or complex delivery challenges into simple relatable insights for non-technical audiences.

Nice to have skills

• Experience leading and co-ordinating delivery across software and hardware teams to deliver technology projects efficiently.
• Exposure to a fast-paced scaling environment where priorities evolve rapidly.
• An understanding of product management principles to strengthen collaboration with product teams.
• Curiosity about new delivery trends and a willingness to explore innovative ways of working.

What you'll do

• Lead develop and manage the Delivery function consisting of three core pillars; Software Delivery Hardware Project Management and Release & Incident Management fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive measurable improvements in delivery predictability removing any unnecessary steps in workflows.
• Monitor and report on planned vs actual outcomes identifying gaps and recommending actions to optimise performance.
• Provide leadership coaching and facilitation to the team promoting a culture of innovative agile practices.
• Grow talent and build inclusive collaborative high-performing teams united by shared goals and mutual respect.
• Identify and remove blockers enabling efficient delivery across the tech organisation.
• Provide delivery reporting and visibility of key metrics to stakeholders across the business.
• Partner with Delivery and Project Managers to review and monitor product and project performance through regular reviews identify risks and issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Act as the escalation point for major delivery challenges ensuring swift resolution and minimal business impact.
• Track project costs across the tech portfolio ensuring transparency around spend (innovation BAU scale) and future resourcing needs.
• Support the professional development and continuous improvement of delivery release and project managers as the team scales with business growth.
• Advocate for agile delivery practices across the organisation contributing to increased agile understanding and maturity.
• Identify organisational processes that do not support agile delivery and work cross-functionally to transform them.
• Promote the adoption of tooling and data-driven decision-making to strengthen predictability and outcomes.

What does success look like

Success means leading a delivery function that consistently drives value enables strategic initiatives and helps VoCoVo achieve its goals. It may be reflected through :

• Empowered aligned high-performing teams.
• Reliable and predictable delivery outcomes.
• Proactive risk and dependency management.
• Strong relationships and stakeholder confidence.
• Scalable practices and continuous improvement.
• An organisation equipped to navigate complexity and change with clarity.

Salary

Salary range : 90000 - 100000

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)
• Option to buy or sell 5 days holiday each year
• Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay 4 weeks half pay
• Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric car green salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Child Care Scheme
• Training & development opportunities
• Company organised events
• Pension (Royal London Group) 5% employer contribution matched
• Apple MacBook Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard monitor and headphones

Diversity and Inclusion

At VoCoVo we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment is to create an environment that champions equity innovation and collaboration ensuring all team members can flourish. Join us in shaping the future together.

We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Company Values

Embracing VoCoVos VOICE Values is important to us shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

VALUED

Our Colleagues Customers and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect empathy and operate with honesty and integrity

ONE TEAM

Collaboration of all for VoCoVos happiness and success

INNOVATION

Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

Our customers love VoCoVo at every level every interaction with us is frictionless and we are integral to their operations

EMPOWERED

Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape

If you feel this could be the right fit apply now!

Key Skills

Civil Engineering, Communication, Corporate Partnerships, Fire Fighting, Business Analytics, ACCA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 90000 - 100000