Director of Programme & Delivery (London)

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global events and media organisation undergoing a bold digital transformation. With a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence, the company is redefining how it delivers value across its portfolio. You'll be joining a business that thrives on collaboration, agility, and delivering measurable impact at scale.

Your new role As Director of Programme & Delivery, you'll lead the development of a cohesive delivery operating model, oversee high-impact cross-functional programmes, and drive operational excellence. You'll align product, engineering, and business goals through iterative delivery methods, while mentoring a high-performing team of programme and delivery leaders.
Key responsibilities include:

• Building and scaling delivery frameworks across the organisation
• Leading programmes focused on customer value and business impact
• Driving structured planning, execution, and review cycles
• Managing cross-functional alignment and delivery risk
• Coaching and developing delivery talent

What you'll need to succeed

• A proven track record of delivering complex programmes at scale using data-driven, iterative approaches
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience aligning cross-functional teams and managing dependencies
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational clarity

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