Head of Portfolio Delivery

Location West Malling
Salary: £110000.0
Contact name: Suzi Jago

Contact email: suzi.jago@clearwaterps.com
Job ref: 7570
Published: 1 day ago
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!