Head of Portfolio Delivery

Clearwater People Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Head of Portfolio Delivery in the United Kingdom to oversee a portfolio of projects. This leadership role involves developing project delivery strategies, managing resource allocation, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in IT services, a proven track record overseeing software development projects, and strong interpersonal skills. This position reports to the CTO and plays a critical role in ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in managing significant IT services.
• Experience delivering technology change through 3rd party providers.
• Proven track record managing complex software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management practices.
• Exceptional leadership skills to engage at all levels.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project delivery strategies.
• Lead planning and resource allocation for teams.
• Manage and mentor a team of functional leads.
• Supervise complex software development projects.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Champion continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Portfolio Delivery to join their growing team. Reporting to the CTO, the Head of Portfolio Delivery will oversee a portfolio of inflight and pipeline projects, ensuring strategic alignment, effective resource allocation, and the delivery of genuine business value. This is a leadership role where you'll act as a deputy for the CTO and be the escalation point for project delivery.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of Portfolio Delivery

• Develop and implement project delivery strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Lead planning and resource allocation for internal teams and third-party partners to maximise development capacity
• Manage and mentor a team of functional leads overseeing project management, business analysis, development and testing capabilities
• Supervise complex software development projects across Agile and Waterfall methodologies, balancing budgets and ensuring quality delivery
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with executive directors and senior managers, providing transparent board-level reporting
• Champion continuous improvement, embedding industry-standard processes and driving a culture of collaboration and innovation

Key Experience for the Head of Portfolio Delivery

• Substantial experience in IT transforming and managing significant IT services in large organisations
• Experience delivering technology change through 3rd party providers and managing relationships across a multi-vendor ecosystem
• Proven track record managing complex software development projects and programme budgets exceeding 1m
• Strong knowledge of project management practices including both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical issues for varied audiences and write clear documentation

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