Delivery Principal

Delivery Principal

Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital‑First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, Out Systems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

The Delivery Principal is a key leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of projects and driving growth within a client account. This role will oversee the delivery of complex solutions and services, including application modernisation and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies (Azure, AWS). The Delivery Principal will work closely with cross‑functional teams and clients to ensure the highest standards of governance, quality, and client satisfaction are maintained throughout the lifecycle of large and complex projects.

Additionally, you will play a critical role in revenue forecasting, ensuring accurate financial tracking, and implementing contingency plans when actual results deviate from forecasted targets. The role also includes line‑management responsibilities, ensuring that team members are well supported and developed. A deep understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies is essential to drive continuous delivery and improve project outcomes, adapting to the needs of each specific project.

• Successful Delivery Management
  • Lead and oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of complex projects within the Private Sector.
  • Ensure the effective application of governance, quality standards, and metrics to ensure the successful outcome of all projects.
  • Drive the delivery of digital transformation solutions, focusing on application modernisation, cloud adoption, and service/product/platform delivery.
• Account Growth and Development
  • Partner with clients to drive account growth through successful project delivery and by identifying new opportunities within the account.
  • Drive business development activities, including presales, written bid responses, and formal client presentations.
  • Develop and nurture client relationships, ensuring long‑term partnerships and repeat business.
• Revenue Forecasting and Financial Management
  • Own the revenue forecasting process for your accounts, ensuring accurate and timely projections based on project milestones, client spend, and resource allocation.
  • Continuously track actual project performance against forecasted revenue and proactively identify and address discrepancies.
  • Where actuals fall behind forecast, develop and implement a Plan B to close the gap, including strategies for accelerating delivery, identifying additional business opportunities, or re‑aligning resources.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
  • Work as part of a cross‑functional team, ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage multi‑supplier engagements, ensuring coordination and alignment across diverse teams to meet client expectations and project goals.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead, motivate, and empower large delivery teams to perform at their best, fostering a positive and inclusive culture aligned with the company’s core values.
  • Ensure the teams are well‑equipped to deliver high‑quality solutions, while supporting their development through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Client Communication and Negotiation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic guidance and ensuring project alignment with business objectives.
  • Negotiate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive project success and manage expectations.
• Solution Delivery Excellence
  • Apply user research and design thinking disciplines within solution delivery to ensure the solutions meet user needs and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Continuously monitor project performance and identify areas for improvement, driving continuous delivery excellence.
• Agile and Waterfall…