Head of Infrastructure Delivery

£85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus Hybrid | Manchester (2 Days per Week)

We are seeking an experienced Head of TechOps Delivery to lead a portfolio of technology operations programmes covering infrastructure, networks, data centres, platform services and ITSM for a leading gambling/gaming client that we are currently working with.

This role is suited to a senior delivery leader who has progressed from project to programme and portfolio management, and is comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of TechOps projects and programmes.
• Manage governance, planning, dependencies, risks and delivery performance.
• Drive both Agile and waterfall delivery practices, using metrics such as cycle time, throughput and WIP.
• Lead programme recovery activities and resolve complex delivery challenges.
• Build strong relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Maintain portfolio visibility through JIRA and Confluence.
• Mentor and develop project and programme managers.
• Ensure operational readiness and service continuity are embedded throughout delivery.

About You

• Experience leading technology operations, infrastructure or enterprise technology change programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Data Centre, Network, ITSM and ITIL environments.
• Demonstrated ability to recover challenged programmes and manage senior stakeholder expectations.
• Experience managing portfolios, dependencies and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of Agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Confident influencing and challenging stakeholders at executive level.
• Experience coaching and mentoring delivery professionals.

What's on Offer?

• £85,000 - £100,000 basic salary
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (Manchester, 2 days per week)
• Opportunity to lead a critical TechOps delivery function
• Involvement in major technology transformation initiatives

If you have the experience to lead complex TechOps portfolios and drive successful delivery across a challenging technology landscape, apply now for a confidential conversation.