Delivery Lead - new job in Feltham, UK

We are looking for a Delivery Lead who will be responsible for leading supply chain partners in delivering against business strategies, outcomes and benefits, within allocated annual budget, within agreed deadlines and quality standards.

This is a 12 month contract, hybrid working, inside IR35.

Experience:

Essential Requirements;

• Previous experience of leading the delivery of a portfolio of multiple projects of multi-million-pound value using agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
• Validated experience of delivering projects in highly complex and fast pace environment
• Validated experience of working in an outsourced model either as a client or supplier
• Accountability for all aspects of project delivery including financial management and commercial negotiation

Desirable;

• Experience in project management processes i.e. risk management, change control, quality management, test management, etc.
• Experience of successful engagement with senior and challenging internal and external partners
• Experience of working either in aviation, logistics and/or regulatory environment
• Experience delivering Cloud projects - ideally MS Azure
• Experience delivering data projects.
• Experience or exposure of working in matrix environment

Skills

Communication and Influencing; the ability to influence and lead competing partner expectations, proven verbal and written communication and influencing skills

Judgment: able to analyse information and make decisions in ambiguous or difficult situations

Motivation: able to self-motivate, motivate colleagues and partners and align them to achieve programme goals

Accountable: conscientious, takes accountability for project outcomes and leads by example

Learning agility: able to work in ambiguous terrains, adapt to change quickly and can flex response accordingly. Acts as a catalyst for change.

Resilience: able to cope with conflicting challenges and seek appropriate support or framework. Be comfortable at challenging the norms constructively

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age