Head of Software Delivery -Global Leader!
Robert Half Limited is representing this role.
Based in West London (Onsite working)
£120,000 -£125,000
Excellent package with up to 20% bonus.
Join a multi-billion-pound global organisation undergoing major technology modernisation. This brand-new role we are looking for someone from a software development background this is a MUST!
This Is the Role
This is a senior, high-impact leadership role for a Head of Delivery who wants real ownership.
You'll take control of end-to-end software delivery and operations, align engineering execution directly to business outcomes, and build a delivery organisation that moves fast, scales cleanly and delivers measurable value.
This is not a passive governance role.
This is about driving change, modernising delivery, and setting the standard for how software is built and run.
What You'll Own
* Full ownership of software delivery and operational performance across multiple teams and platforms.
* Alignment of delivery execution to business strategy and product roadmaps - no output without outcomes.
* Design and operation of a service-led delivery model, including service portfolios, SLAs and accountability.
* Building, leading and retaining high-performing engineering and delivery teams.
* Scaling modern delivery practices: agile product teams, platform engineering, DevOps and CI/CD.
* Defining and owning hard KPIs that matter - delivery predictability, developer productivity, quality and resilience.
* Using AI across the SDLC to increase speed, quality and engineering throughput.
* Driving continuous improvement across DevSecOps, automation, quality and security.
* Owning incident, change and release management and leading through major transitions and transformations.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience leading software delivery at scale in complex environments.
* A delivery leader who executes, not just governs.
* Strong product mindset with the ability to turn strategy into shipped outcomes.
* Deep knowledge of modern engineering and DevOps practices.
* Exceptional people leadership - you build teams others want to join.
* Commercially minded, outcome-focused and comfortable being accountable.
Why This Role
* Real authority and ownership.
* Direct influence on technology strategy and delivery.
* A chance to reset how software delivery works.
* Competitive package with up to 20% bonus.
Fast two stage interview process- APPLY NOW!!
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