Regional Deployment Lead

LA International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International seeks a Regional Deployment Lead to drive delivery of regional projects, system implementations and transformation initiatives. You will plan, coordinate deployments, manage stakeholders, mitigate risks and ensure business readiness while preserving operational continuity.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end deployments, developing plans and timelines, engaging with leaders and operations, and ensuring governance and regulatory compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale deployments or transformation projects.
• Strong planning, coordination, and governance capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and locations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment and implementation activities for regional projects and transformation programmes.
• Develop and manage deployment plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Engage with business leaders, operations teams, and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Support change management, communications, training, and business readiness activities.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to leadership teams.
• Track deployment success metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Deployment leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance & compliance

Cross-location collaboration

Job description

Regional Deployment Lead

Rate - Negotiable

Duration - 12 months

Remote

Overview

We are seeking a Regional Deployment Lead to drive the successful delivery of projects, system implementations, and transformation initiatives across the region. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating deployments, managing stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring business readiness while maintaining operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment and implementation activities for regional projects and transformation programmes.
• Develop and manage deployment plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Engage with business leaders, operations teams, and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Support change management, communications, training, and business readiness activities.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to leadership teams.
• Track deployment success metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading large-scale deployments, implementations, or transformation projects.
• Strong project or programme management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, and governance processes.Knowledge of change management and business readiness activities.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and locations in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within operations, logistics, supply chain, retail, or multi-site environments.
• Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or Agile certifications.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.