Head of IT Delivery IS&S
Head of I&T Delivery ISS
Location UK
Subject to Consultation
About the role
Reporting into the Information Security and Services IT Director we are looking for an experienced Head of I&T Delivery to join the ISS team.
A primary focus for theHead ofI&TDeliveryisto ensure the Infrastructure Security & Services (ISS) portfoliomeetsobjectivestimelinesand budget byorchestratingthe function processestoprioritizeprojectsacross the function in conjunction with the business and delivery teams.
As the Head ofI&TDelivery youwill havea significant level of interaction with cross-functional departments in the companyand will alsobe responsible forensuring projects are resourced with effective project management capabilities and projects are managed and governed in line with group PMO frameworks andstandards.
A primary focus for the Head of I&T Delivery is:
To own and develop theIS&SI&T PMO processes (including portfolio management project managementresourceand capacity management)
To own the performance and strategy delivery frameworks for the IS&S I&T agenda
To enable the improvement and alignment of process and people capabilities across the function as part of the wider I&T transformation and performance portfolio with a dotted line into the Group I&T Transformation and Performance Director
To work with the DSSmithI&T teams to gain a better understanding of the project portfolio and business priorities
Secure and develop project management capabilities for the strategic delivery portfolio. This may entail managing project deliveries themselves asrequired
Withadotted line report to the I&T Transformation and Performance Director ensure project delivery ismaintainedin line with group reporting and governance standards and that projects within the portfolio are delivered on time on budget and to quality satisfaction levels.
To work with the DSSmithI&T Teamtocreate a PMO roadmap that will increase PMO Maturity within DS Smith and deliver a service that satisfies the needs of DS Smith
Perform servicesin accordance withbest practice internalstandardsor frameworks and with professional standards of skillcareand diligence.
The Head of I&T Deliverywillhave an aptitude for translating complex technical subjects into clear business-oriented language andhave the ability towork across diverse organisations leading complex internal and external project teams.
You will report to the Infrastructure Security & Services ITDand willcooperate with the IT Management Teamand transformationfunctionstosupport alignment ofthe project portfolioacross theDS Smith IT organisation.
Key Accountabilities:
Responsible for maintaining the demand and portfolio management processes within the functional area of responsibility
Responsible for the resourcing of project management and delivery standards for the formally identified set of projects which form the corporate or division project portfolio.
Administers the portfolio management process across SE IT and business executives.
Ensures all project are appropriately resourced with Project management capabilities and all projects are evaluated and managed against std project evaluation criteria and management frameworks
Works with the finance organization to ensure project benefits are demonstrated in methodology that will enable objective evaluation of projects against company objectives and thereby aid project approval decision-making
Works with business partners functional leaders and project managers to identify project interrelationships that will affect portfolio priority and resource allocation decisions
Ensures all required data for making portfolio decisions is complete and available for decision-making working with functional managers and project managers to do so
Maintains the portfolio documentation and minutes of project review board meetings
Monitors projects in the portfoliomilestone schedule commitments resource commitmentsand collects project information to update the portfolio.
Distributes project portfolio information to executive management directors and other key personnel
Works with project managers to translate portfolio decisions to appropriate plans for and execution of the project
Responsible for working with the I&T transformation and Performance director to implement improvements in functional processesand alsodevelopment of people capabilities across the division
About you
Proven experience leading technology transformation delivery across infrastructure and security portfolios.
Strong background in programme management delivery governance and benefits realisation within a large enterprise.
Experience managing a multi-sourced delivery model and integrating vendor-delivered workstreams.
Track recordof successful delivery of high-value cross-functional programmes.
Understanding of IT operating models infrastructure modernisation and security transformation.
Expert in programme and portfolio management methodologies (e.g. MSP PRINCE2 Agile delivery).
Skilled in RAID management dependency mapping and stakeholder engagement.
Strong financial acumen with ability to manage benefits tracking and budget performance.
Excellent communication influencing and leadership skills.
Familiarity with PPMTools project performance dashboards and governance reporting.
Required Experience:
Director
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