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Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.
What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.
We’re looking for a Director, Global Engineering Delivery to join our ever-evolving Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)to help us unleash the potential of every business.
Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.
About the team
The Director role within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise technology programs. The Director will collaborate with various program groups external to the CTO to ensure seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.
What you’ll own
The role of the Director encompasses:
* Lead the management of our large-scale technology programs, including tech separation and transformation initiatives.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while meeting quality standards.
* Foster strong relationships with key resources and stakeholders to ensure collaboration and integration across groups.
* Agree strategy and tactics for the successful delivery of large programme with the Accountable Engineering Owner (AEO)
* Maintain regular dialog with the AEO and the Head of Global Delivery Management Office on workplan, progress, issues escalating any issues that cannot be resolved within the Programme Lead’s sphere of influence.
* Collaborate freely and with a high degree of transparency with senior Engineering leaders at the CTO -1 and -2 level.
* Exceptional communication skills. The ability to vary style and narrative be credible with engineers, product, commercial teams and execs.
* The ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams.
* Build solid technical understanding of the problems we are needing to solve and the solutions we are developing.
* Demonstrate the intellectual curiosity to acquire all knowledge necessary to be effective in role.
* Evidence a high degree of experience in the execution of complex software engineering programmes
* Build a relationship of trust and credibility with the Engineering and Product teams
* Understand the workload and total demands on the teams demonstrating empathy and support with an expert understanding of effective human dynamics, to create the trust required to lead the teams to success.
* Mastery of detail with the ability to translate that to high level narrative suitable for C suite stakeholders.
* Problem solving, the ability to inspire teams to solve problems. The ability to generate recommendations and drive decisions.
* Agree a suitable approach to programme structure utilising ‘just enough process’ to provide the necessary structure without creating undue burden on the technical teams.
* Expert at Agile delivery at scale and agile planning. Comfortable with leading through uncertainty whilst demonstrating confidence.
* Generate and maintain plans to drive execution and manage expectations. This be maintained in the form of both task based execution for the engineering teams, and business value delivered for business teams and execs.
* The ability to structure, lead and inspire the project management roles within the programme defining and enforcing standards and expectations.
* Reporting – The ability to be able to translate between what is happening on the ground to the top level narrative.
* Expert writing skills to be able to summarise and translate the core of the narrative of what matters as to the audience into a number of formats and templates
* Agree and Implement a reporting structure that meets the needs of the exec stakeholders.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in global project and program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale technology projects and programs in a matrixed, global environment.
- Strong understanding of demand management, capacity planning, and agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in technology transformation programs and tech separation projects.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
- Familiarity with agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you
We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.
* A competitive salary and benefits.
* Time to support charities and give back to your community.
* Parental leave policy.
* Global recognition platform.
* Virgin Pulse access.
* Global employee assistance program.
What makes a Worldpayer
At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.
* Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
* Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
* Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.
Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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Explore the benefits we offer to Worldpayers in the United Kingdom
My Health
We provide a healthcare allowance towards the costs of your health benefits, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage you and your family needs across our medical, dental and healthcare cash plans. Our medical plan also includes a neurodiversity assessment pathway.
My Money
We offer access to a pension scheme with a company contribution of 9% of base salary if you contribute at least 3%. You can also own your personal finances through our Workplace ISA and GIA.
My Lifestyle
We offer Employee Assistance Programs to support through any changes that matter to you.
My Family
Our family inclusion network offers support for Worldpayers raising families and caring for family members.
My Protection
We offer company-funded life and income protection insurance with the option to purchase additional insurances, including critical illness for you and your partner, life insurance for your partner, and personal travel insurance.
My Time Off
We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.
My Specialized Support
We offer company-funded annual Health Assessments. We also provide free access to a Virtual GP for you and your family, and full funding for female Worldpayers to access our Menopause Support Plan.
My Specialized Support
We provide a monthly wellbeing allowance for you to spend on anything that supports your physical and/or mental wellbeing.
Application steps
Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Worldpay, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.
Application Review
Once you’ve submitted your application, Worldpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.
Interview with a Worldpayer
This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Worldpayers.
Offer and Onboarding
The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Worldpayer.
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