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Head of Transformation & Product Delivery - Pet

This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance to our Cardiff office twice per fort...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to translate strategic goals into executable, outcome-driven initiatives
Proven track record of delivering both simple & complex transformation programs
Strong grasp of digital platforms, data architecture, and emerging technologies
Deep understanding of customer needs, operational processes, and commercial levers including regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Inspiring leader who can mobilise diverse teams and foster a high-performance culture
Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and experimentation
Experienced in leading change in complex environments
Commercially skilled, experience of building business cases and assessing and prioritising value across a range of initiatives

Job Responsibility

Create strategic plans and budgets to ensure delivery supports our growth ambitions
Lead the end-to-end identification and execution of transformation initiatives, ensuring each delivers against clearly defined OKRs
Oversee the lifecycle of all initiatives—from scoping and launch to delivery and scale- down
Partner closely with technology teams to ensure that initiatives are technically feasible and aligned with platform strategy
Deliver the BAU backlog, balancing transformational change with tech debt
Work closely with the Pet Leadership team & IT to prioritise, communicate and deliver the BAU roadmap
Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams that deliver at pace and to high quality
Being responsible for the recruitment, performance management, development and engagement of all staff within the Transformation & Product Delivery team
Keep up to date with and have a strong awareness of external market trends and developments in the Product and Change delivery space

What we offer

Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Financial & Mortgage Advice
24-Hour Ecare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible Working
Simply Health
Private Health Cover
Critical Illness Cover

Fulltime

Head of Project Management / Head of PMO

Location

United Kingdom; Netherlands; Germany , London; Amsterdam; Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Awin Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in Project or Program Management, including 3+ years in a people leadership role within a remote or hybrid digital environment
Deep, generalist project and program management experience across business and technology environments, applying pragmatic Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) or relevant degree with applied knowledge of governance, portfolio prioritisation, dependency management, and resource optimisation
Experience using AI with an innovative mindset that’s focused on finding smarter ways of working, challenging PMO norms and reducing low-value work whilst preserving deeply human-first project leadership
High comfort in ambiguity, with tried and true practices that translate strategic intent into clear, executable approaches and operating structures
Strong systems-thinking capability, with the ability to see beyond portfolio boundaries to identify, manage, and mitigate cross-organisational dependencies and risks
High executive presence, with the ability to challenge assumptions, surface trade-offs, and influence senior stakeholders through uncertainty using sound judgement and strategic thinking
Outstanding executive communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data, insights, and context into concise, impactful, and visually compelling narratives
Adaptable and resilient when leading through change, maintaining focus, morale, and delivery momentum during periods of complexity, uncertainty, and transformation
Excels at context switching, seamlessly moving across strategic, operational, and people-focused topics, and between remote and in-person environments

Job Responsibility

Own the PMO portfolio, including the project intake process
Lead the shaping and mobilisation of strategic initiatives
Own the executive reporting cycle
Drive thoughtful and innovative use of AI to evolve the PMO function
Lead, coach, and develop the Lead Program Manager and Senior Project Managers
Define and manage portfolio decision pathways
Monitor portfolio-wide signals to proactively anticipate risk
Be a partner to senior leadership
Partner with the VP of Corporate Development & Strategy to lead the annual OKR planning process
Evolve the PMO strategy

What we offer

Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: four-day Flexi-Week at full pay with no reduction to annual holiday allowance
Various different paid special leaves
Flexi-Office: international culture and flexibility through hybrid/remote work possibilities
Health & Well Being: access to various initiatives and sports offers
Development: Awin Academy training suite
Remote Working Allowance: monthly allowance to cover part of running costs
Appreciation: peer-to-peer voucher program

Fulltime

Head of Delivery

Help us deliver like never before. We’re hiring a Head of Delivery to shape, pri...

Location

Australia , Richmond

Salary:

Not provided

Australia Post

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An experienced enterprise delivery leader with a strong track record operating at portfolio level in large, complex organisations undergoing transformation
deep experience across portfolio delivery, planning and transformation, with strength in financial management, operations, strategy and change
comfortable in product and platform-led technology environments, with experience across digital transformation, enterprise agility and Lean Portfolio Management
strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance demand, funding, capacity and sequencing in complex settings
an influential communicator who can present complex technical matters to executive audiences, build strong stakeholder partnerships and drive outcomes across the organisation
a degree in Business, STEM or a related field is beneficial, along with Portfolio Management or Agile Leadership certification

Job Responsibility

Set and communicate the strategic direction for the domain delivery portfolio, ensuring alignment to Enterprise Services strategy, architecture, and capital governance
own the domain delivery roadmap, including prioritisation, sequencing, dependencies, and alignment to enterprise programs and cross‑functional initiatives
govern the delivery investment pipeline, continuously assessing strategic fit, value, risk, capacity, and enterprise dependencies across inflight and emerging initiatives, including BU‑funded change
ensure delivery approaches, technology choices, and investment decisions comply with architectural standards, governance frameworks, and broader Enterprise Services priorities
lead the AI Delivery Fabric strategy and product roadmap aligned to the E&TA operating model, five strategic pillars and Post 30 priorities
support the Enterprise Services Portfolio Planning processes to ensure prioritisation decisions optimise risk, value and strategic alignment
lead capital planning and prioritisation across the domain, balancing strategic objectives, operational urgency, risk management, and financial constraints
exercise delegated financial authority responsibly, ensuring expenditure aligns to approved budgets, forecasts, governance expectations, and business outcomes
provide financial stewardship across internal labour, vendors, and technology spend, including disciplined forecasting, variance management, and transparent reporting of spend, benefits, and outcomes
productionise engineering and architecture standards into CI/CD pipelines, reusable coding patterns, tooling and automated compliance controls that accelerate delivery across Lines of Business

What we offer

Career development opportunities
work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
employee wellbeing resources and support

Fulltime

Svp, Head of Transformation & Product Management

Heitman is seeking a Head of Transformation and Product Management to oversee th...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Heitman

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years of experience in the real estate private equity investment management industry
12+ years of experience leading digital transformation efforts
Broad experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to drive decisions for building best in class digital products
Broad experience with AI including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Machine Learning models
Strong diplomatic and consensus building skills
Relevant experience working with 3rd party vendors to deliver results
Strong understanding of product lifecycle development
Demonstrated knowledge of digital channels and platforms (e.g., web, mobile, client PC, partner products, social, video)
Broad understanding of usability and user experience best practices
Required knowledge and skills would typically be acquired through a Master’s Degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent in experience)

Job Responsibility

Oversee the product vision and strategic development process for the Digital Transformation Initiatives including integrating product roadmaps and aligning development workstreams
Leverage knowledge of real estate private equity investment management to inform business application decisions and drive innovation
Build out and lead a team of product managers, data architects, engineers and AI specialists
Deeply understand the business case for proposed products and initiatives including cost/benefit estimates, market trends, industry best practices, and product development timelines
Present and defend the business case (financial/ROI) analysis to CIO & CTOO to quantify and determine the value to the company of a current or potentially new system/application
Oversee the engineering and product management teams to ensure consistent execution of product plans following agile software development methodology and processes that result in product delivery on time and in budget
Mentor Product Managers and Engineering staff to accomplish results and/or provide training

What we offer

Bonus eligible
Generous annual bonus plan
Competitive compensation
Leading-edge, human-centric benefits package

Fulltime

Head of Transformation - Corporate Technology

The corporate tech team is undergoing a transformation toward an engineering-foc...

Location

United States; United Kingdom , Whippany; London

Salary:

225000.00 - 295000.00 USD / Year

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong understanding of technology operating models and agile transformation
Experience in workforce planning, skills assessment, and organizational change
Familiarity with engineering practices such as CI/CD and test automation is essential
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes

Job Responsibility

Identification and analysis of business impact and opportunities that require change within the organisation
Development of business readiness strategies that will help to ensure the successful implementation of change initiatives
Communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners, to ensure that they are informed about change initiatives and that their needs and expectations are being met
Collaboration with Client Readiness, Operational Readiness & Tech Delivery to ensure business, sales, operations, client servicing and functional partners are prepared for a smooth transition of technology delivery into BAU
Management of resistance to change, ensuring that stakeholders are engaged and that their concerns are addressed
Review of business readiness plans and status reports in conjunction with change delivery managers to ensure business readiness activities completed on time including newly identified risks, issues and dependencies
Collaboration with project teams to ensure that change initiatives are aligned with project objectives and that change management activities are integrated into project plans
Provision of guidance and support to business stakeholders, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement change initiatives successfully

Fulltime

Head of Transformation - Pet

It’s an exciting time for Admiral as it continues to embark on its diversificati...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to translate strategic goals into executable, outcome-driven initiatives. Proven track record of delivering complex transformation programs
Deep understanding of agile methodologies and experience embedding agile practices
Strong grasp of digital platforms, data architecture, and emerging technologies
Deep understanding of customer needs, operational processes, and commercial levers including regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Inspiring leader who can mobilise diverse teams and foster a high-performance culture
Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and experimentation
Relentless focus on measurable outcomes
Experienced in leading change in complex environments
Strategic thinker, always looking to continuously innovate

Job Responsibility

Driving the future direction of the business, finding innovative ways to meaningfully transform and create a step change in customer experience and business outcomes and working with our customer and delivery teams to bring these to market
Networking and building strong connections internally in Admiral to plan out how Pet can leverage and create value from wider Admiral initiatives
Building an external network to understand new and emerging trends and technology that can support Admiral in both defining and delivering its transformation goals
Understanding what we need to invest in now and in the future to exceed the business plan and take share from our rivals
Be the voice of transformation, driving a culture that continually challenges the established market norms
Drive the end-to-end execution of transformation initiatives, ensuring each delivers against clearly defined OKRs
Oversee the lifecycle of all initiatives—from scoping and launch to delivery and scale-down. As part of this, evaluating delivery options to find the most efficient way to achieve the transformation objectives
Partner closely with technology and product teams to ensure Initiatives are technically feasible and aligned with platform strategy
Work hand-in-hand with business leaders to ensure innovations are grounded in real customer and operational needs
Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams that operate like a start-up

What we offer

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Financial & Mortgage Advice
24-Hour Ecare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Holiday Allowance
Flexible Working
Simply Health
Private Health Cover
Critical Illness Cover
Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service

Fulltime

Head of Transformation Portfolio Office

This is a pivotal leadership role within Sizewell C's Corporate Operations direc...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Rullion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to degree level
Experience mobilising Transformation Programmes or Portfolios
Experience of working in a large organisation with multiple stakeholders and/or working in an organisation with multiple geographic UK locations
Significant experience in portfolio, project or programme management
Significant experience in strategic planning and funding within a complex organisational environment
Proven line management experience
Experience in business case development
Professional Qualifications: Certifications such as MoP (Management of Portfolios), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), or equivalent are highly desirable
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability to drive complex decision-making
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to influence at Executive and Board level

Job Responsibility

Lead the Transformation Portfolio team to deliver SZC's strategies, achieve project outcomes and realise expected benefits, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic Transformation Portfolio, driving prioritisation, resource optimisation and governance to maximise business value and effectively manage risk
Oversee and manage the effective delivery of Transformation Programmes, ensuring appropriate structures, resources and processes are in place from concept and business case through to completion and benefit realisation
Evaluate and prioritise programmes based on business value, risk and resource availability
optimise resource allocation and resolve conflicts across competing initiatives
Monitor Transformation Portfolio health, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and lead periodic reviews with senior stakeholders to provide updates, insights and recommendations
Build and maintain strategic relationships across SZC, engaging stakeholders at all levels to understand requirements and ensure alignment
Coordinate with project and programme managers and sponsors to ensure effective delivery and benefits realisation, while implementing and improving portfolio management frameworks, standards and tools
Provide guidance and coaching on best practices, and prepare clear, concise reports and presentations on portfolio status, risks and outcomes for executive audiences
Work closely with executive leadership to shape portfolio strategy and define performance metrics, providing visibility, assurance and escalation to the Executive and governance bodies

Head of AI Transformation & Adoption

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Head of AI Transformation & Ado...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
18+ years of IT services and software engineering experience
8+ years leading large global delivery organizations
Demonstrated success in enterprise transformation initiatives
Strong experience in application development, maintenance, modernization, and managed services
Hands-on understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, Machine Learning, and automation platforms
Experience delivering large-scale client transformation programs

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a multi-year AI transformation roadmap for the ADM organization
Define AI adoption frameworks, standards, governance models, and operating procedures
Establish AI as a core pillar of software engineering, application support, modernization, testing, and managed services
Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI, Agentic AI, Predictive AI, Machine Learning, AIOps, and Intelligent Automation across the ADM lifecycle
Build executive alignment and sponsorship for AI-led transformation initiatives
Lead implementation of AI-powered solutions across Application Development, Application Maintenance, Testing & Quality Engineering, DevOps & Platform Engineering, SRE & Operations, Cloud Engineering, Legacy Modernization, Data & Analytics
Drive adoption of AI coding assistants, automated testing platforms, AI-enabled documentation, knowledge management, and operations automation tools
Establish reusable AI assets, accelerators, frameworks, and industry-specific solutions
Partner with account teams to identify AI-led cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities
Create AI-based transformation offerings that deliver reduced effort, faster delivery cycles, improved quality, lower incident volumes, reduced technical debt, enhanced customer experience

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