Head of Delivery - Leeds, United Kingdom - William Hill

William Hill

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The 'Head of Delivery' role within Technology at 888 William Hill is responsible for driving the planning and implementation of all delivery workstreams within a portfolio, whether that be a project, programme or incremental product/technology improvement.

The Head of Delivery will establish and maintain delivery standards and procedures, striving to create a best-in-class delivery engine.

Throughout the lifecycle of all deliverables they will obtain, analyse and act on measurable data to ensure that delivery efforts meet expectations for time, cost, performance, capacity, capability, innovation and predictability.

They are the heart of delivery engine, building a culture that fosters positivity and collaboration, constantly advocating for why and how delivery portfolio management adds significant value to the organization.

Critical to this role is the essential collaboration with the Head of Product and Head of Engineering, together with whom they are jointly accountable for ensuring successful delivery.

What you will be doing

Owning the portfolio governance and delivery roadmap
Utilizing tooling to monitor, control and improve the portfolio output and outcomes, surfacing regular reports, reviews, insights
Lead and inspire the portfolio team and culture
Lead and motivate not only the delivery team but also your Engineering and Product counterparts demonstrating exceptional influencing and collaboration skills.
Aligning the portfolio with the strategy and stakeholders
Ensure that all workstreams within the portfolio supports and contributes to the organization's strategic goals and priorities. Challenging the statusquo and side of desk activities to ensure that Product, Commercial and Engineering can justify the strategic alignment.
Continuous improvement of portfolio performance
Establishing metrics and KPIs to track the performance, outcomes and value of your portfolio. Allocate/align and balance the resources across the portfolio; time, money, people, equipment etc ensuring that this is tracked somewhere centrally and updated regularly.

Who we are looking for

Experience conducting portfolio analysis, identifying dependencies, and managing risks.
Expertise in defining, implementing, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure portfolio and project success.
Proven ability to optimize resource allocation across the portfolio, ensuring efficient utilization of people, budget, and technology.
Experience implementing new processes and tools to improve delivery performance.
Experience delivering complex programmes of work, in the depths of the detail as well as overall delivery accountability.
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable delivery plans.

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family We have created an environment where our people can thrive.

Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

Financial:Competitive salary and bonus schemes.

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Hybrid working:Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up
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Holiday entitlement:_ _You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
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Perks and discounts:Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
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Family Support:Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
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Health & wellbeing:Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
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Healthcare:_ _We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare options (or a cash alternative).
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Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind.

More about 888 William Hill
We're a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we've learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. One thing that doesn't change is that we always aim to 'go one better'. Now part of 888 holdings group, together we're on a journey to build a better business.

At 888 William Hill, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust.

We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play.

We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At 888 William Hill, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.