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Head of Portfolio Delivery
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
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.
- 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
- 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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