Senior Delivery Manager

Currys plc


Date: 3 days ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Job description: Senior Delivery Manager

London (Hybrid Working)Permanent

Grade 4

Currys is going through an exciting period of change, with the Technology Team at the driving seat. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for Technology to support the Transformation of our business. This role will sit within our Delivery team which is at the driving seat for leading strategic change across Tech Enablement projects and programmes. The role of the Senior Delivery is a key enabler to this transformation.

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Takes responsibility for the management of and successful execution of large, high-profile Tech and Transformation projects that span across multiple business units and areas totalling over £1m in cost.• Work in collaboration with project sponsors and key stakeholders within the business to ensure shared ownership for the delivery of project outcomes;• Lead complex cross-functional change into the organisation through the application of ‘best in class’ projects, programme and change management• Own senior Delivery stakeholder relationships and engage the business more broadly with project communications• Develop high performing Delivery teams, with good knowledge management, who work in collaboration with the business• Establish and sustain an effective governance framework to ensure the appropriate level of oversight and control is in place across their projects• Co-ordinate the definition and delivery of detailed business requirements through collaboration with the business, IT and other 3rd parties

You will take ownership for key project deliverables (such as the plan and budget) across the project lifecycle and applies appropriate methodologies to support the achievement of wider project aims and objectives

You will need:

• Demonstrable experience at senior Delivery manager level• Experience of performing a similar role within a major FTSE 100 organisation or comparably complex, fast-moving organisation, or has experience of delivering the requirements of this role across multiple clients as a member of a top tier professional services (consulting) firm• Expert knowledge and experience of relevant project management methodologies, development life cycles e.g. Waterfall, Agile and Continuous Improvement.• Hands-on experience implementing Delivery s within multi-million pound transformational programmes in latest technologies • Proven experience implementing Delivery s in Supply Chain logistics, for example Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Automation/Control Systems• Experience implementing Delivery s involving systems integration (experience of Mulesoft would be beneficial)• Experience implementing SaaS Delivery s is preferred• Willing to be flexible to meet tight deadlines. May require commitment to work beyond contracted hours from time to time to support deployments and deal with urgent issues impacting deployments• Dedicated and motivated individual with drive to succeed and deliver results. • Must be able to hit the ground running at pace.

We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

  • Company Bonus
  • Private Medical

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [email protected] and we'll do our best to help.

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