Head of Program Delivery
On site
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
23-12-2024
Job Specifications
Role: Head of Program Delivery - Fixed Term Contract
Location: Oxfordshire
Are you a seasoned program delivery professional with a proven track record in IT systems and ERP implementation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have a background in manufacturing? We're looking for a Head of Program Delivery to lead and drive success across a diverse portfolio of projects for one of our most exciting clients here in the UK!
The Role:
In this senior leadership role, you'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects and program, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. You'll work closely with stakeholders, manage delivery teams, and navigate challenges across IT systems, ERP platforms, and business analysis.
Key systems include Dynamics and Siemens NX/PLM, making knowledge of these essential to the role. Your strategic vision, coupled with hands-on leadership, will be critical to ensuring successful outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
Extensive experience in project and program delivery, with progression to senior leadership roles.
Expertise in managing diverse teams, stakeholder relationships, and third-party suppliers.
Strong knowledge of IT systems, ERP, and business analysis within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Dynamics and Siemens NX/PLM software is mandatory.
A proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at varying stages of success.
What You'll Bring:
A collaborative approach with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to inspire and lead teams, ensuring accountability for high-quality delivery.
Resilience and adaptability to drive success in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
About the Company
Amass Technology is a Software, Cloud and Data focused Recruitment business helping clients across Europe to scale their tech teams. In a world of Technology, Amass brings people together. We understand that the best technology in the world cannot be implemented without the best people in the world. This is why we put our client's culture and our candidate's values at the centre of what we do. WHAT SETS US APART TECHNOLOGY Cutting-edge CRM system with over 50,000 experts in Software, Cloud and Data based in Europe Large... Know more
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