Head of Portfolio Delivery and Change (Business Transformation)

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Private Equity backed organisation is seeking a Head of Delivery & Change to establish a delivery capability from scratch and drive strategic transformation. This role requires strong project management skills and offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 annually, generous benefits, and a significant bonus. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading large-scale business change and a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days

8% pension contribution

10% performance-based bonus

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering and leading large-scale business change.
• Experience building or scaling a delivery, PMO or transformation function.
• Strong, hands-on project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed a robust delivery framework.
• Personally lead and manage key business change projects.
• Build, recruit and develop a high-performing delivery team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Change management

Commercial acumen

Resilience

Education

PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent certifications

Tools

PPM tools (ideally PM3)

Job description

Head of Portfolio Delivery and Change (Business Transformation)

A Private Equity backed organisation requires a Head of Delivery & Change to build a delivery capability from scratch, drive strategic change and embed project management discipline across the business. In the first 6-12 months, this role will be highly hands-on, personally delivering key projects before building and leading a future delivery team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, PE-backed business operating in a lean, cost-conscious environment with ambitious growth plans. There is currently no formal project or change management function in place, and the business recognises the need for structure, governance and consistent delivery in order to scale. This role will have high visibility with senior leadership and investors and will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's transformation journey.

Description

The Head of Delivery & Change will:

• Establish and embed a robust delivery framework, including governance, standards and reporting.
• Personally lead and manage key business change projects (non-IT) during the first 6-12 months.
• Act as a trusted partner to the MD and SteerCo, ensuring alignment between business priorities and delivery.
• Introduce portfolio management practices and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to measurable business outcomes.
• Lead change management, including communication, stakeholder engagement and adoption of new ways of working.
• Build, recruit and develop a high-performing delivery team (Project Managers, Business Analysts, support roles) once the function is established.
• Drive continuous improvement and create a culture of accountability, pace and commercial focus.

Profile

The ideal Head of Change and Delivery will have:

Essential

• Proven experience delivering and leading large-scale business change (not limited to IT).
• Experience building or scaling a delivery, PMO or transformation function.
• Strong, hands-on project management capability with the ability to work independently.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on outcomes, cost and value.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Credibility, gravitas and the ability to build trust quickly.

Desirable

• PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in wholesale, supply chain, distribution or similar operational environments.
• Exposure to Private Equity backed or high-growth businesses.
• Experience with PPM tools (ideally PM3).

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 80,000 to 85,000 annually
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus additional benefits.
• 8% pension contribution to support your long-term financial security.
• 10% performance-based bonus.
• Private health insurance and life assurance for peace of mind.