Head of Portfolio Delivery

Location: West Malling
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