Head of Delivery Manager
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Digital Consultancy - Enterprise
London - 3 days in the office
Salary: £90-105k
Are you ready to step up and take ownership of delivery excellence across high-profile enterprise projects?
We’re seeking a Head of Delivery Manager to lead a team of delivery managers while remaining hands-on with complex client initiatives.
This role is business-critical and ideal for someone who has already managed teams and projects but is looking for their next big step in leadership.
What You’ll Do
* Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Delivery Managers (currently 3, scaling to 5).
* Take direct ownership of enterprise-level projects (50/50 split between management and hands-on delivery).
* Oversee greenfield builds, system migrations, and large-scale custom software development.
* Set and uphold delivery governance standards, ensuring budgets, timelines, and risks are proactively managed.
* Engage with senior stakeholders and C-suite, managing expectations with confidence.
* Escalate issues early, preventing risks before they become blockers.
What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)
* 5+ years’ project/delivery management experience with proven success in consultancy or agency environments (in-house profiles won’t be considered).
* Track record leading people as well as projects – you thrive in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
* Strong governance skills, including budget/scope tracking and risk management.
* Experience delivering both system migrations (Azure → AWS valuable) and greenfield projects.
* Confident in enterprise-level stakeholder engagement and escalation.
* Comfortable working across teams of 50–100 people with multiple dependencies.
Why This Role?
* A rare opportunity to step into a Head of Delivery position with real impact.
* Blend of hands-on delivery and strategic leadership.
* Exposure to major enterprise clients and projects at scale.
* Weekly mentorship sessions with Group COO, ensuring growth and guidance.
* Competitive salary (£80–100k, up to £110k for exceptional candidates).