Head of Portfolio Delivery

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Head of Portfolio Delivery to oversee project delivery strategies and manage a team. You'll ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements while guiding complex software development projects. Ideal candidates will have substantial IT management experience and a proven track record in leading projects with significant budgets. This leadership role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Apply as directed.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in transforming and managing significant IT services in large organisations.
• Proven track record managing complex software development projects with budgets exceeding £1m.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project delivery strategies.
• Lead planning and resource allocation for teams and partners.
• Supervise complex software development projects across methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

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

Please apply as Directed!