Head of Delivery

Head of Delivery London, England

ITV Jobs
Full Time London, England 90000 - 100000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Head of Delivery


Department: Commercial Technology & Change


Permanent


Office location: ITV White City/ Home- Office


Hiring range: £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus

For more information please email [email protected]


Your work matters to millions.


Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.


When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.


Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.


Your impact sends ripples.


The team


You'll be a senior member of the Commercial Technology and Change team, working in a cross-functional team at the forefront of shaping and delivering the ITV Commercial transformation agenda . You’ll have a significant influence on ITV’s success in this area with strong backing and support from ITV leadership across Commercial, Strategy and Technology.


The role


We have an exciting opportunity in our new Insights team. Our mission is to unlock data about our customers to power relationship, sales & trading conversations.

You will quickly establish yourself as the delivery authority and, through your team, will manage phased delivery of our strategic data vision. Addressing today’s user and software application needs, but also drive the discovery of our future new innovative product offerings.


  • Define and gain consensus around the delivery approach and plan across the different phases of technical development and acceptance across ITV, our technology partner and any other third-parties.
  • Produce and maintain a high-level plan across your area of responsibility that covers activities of all teams involved, not just technology.
  • Ensure that robust delivery plans exist and are used to coordinate delivery to ensure that the project outcomes are positive and project goals are accomplished.
  • Coordinate & monitor phased delivery in support of our data related initiatives. Taking appropriate action to deal with anything that threatens our ability to hit milestones.
  • Early and clear communication of any risks and issues that threaten our ability to deliver on time and subsequent management of these items until resolved.
  • Identify and manage dependencies, both inbound and outbound, to ensure that impacted parties are clear what needs to be delivered by when and then drive progress until delivered.
  • Define and operationalise effective governance, involving the right parties, to support delivery of your plan.
  • Communicate well within your project team so that everyone is aware of the vision, requirements, deadlines, dependencies and any risks or issues
  • Provide clear and meaningful status updates when required.
  • Foster strong working relationships with your peers across ITV and within our partners and other third parties based on clear, honest and supportive communication.
  • Support the Delivery Director by ensuring that they are fully in the picture and that there are no surprises.
  • Recruit and lead a team of project managers that will sit across the various delivery initiatives.
  • Motivate and lead your team - managing any performance issues as required.
  • Ensure all documentation is produced in a timely manner and kept up to date and are clear and precise.
  • Working with other stakeholders in the business to make sure our strategy is in alignment.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)


  • 5 - 10 years project delivery experience, of which some should have been spent in the Media sector and/or Data related projects
  • Extensive experience of managing cross-functional teams delivering scalable, robust digital products, as well as fast-moving, learning-based and agile environments.
  • Extensive experience of scoping, shaping, planning and delivering complex and strategic initiatives
  • Proven track record of having established successful business relationships, and have influenced and engaged with operational stakeholders
  • Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and simple manner with proven stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of the UK broadcast industry & broadcast/OTT advertising market
  • Knowledge of digital marketing and advertising industry

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)


  • Advertising platforms: Knowledge of the technology components that form the basis for modern digital advertising platforms
  • Alignment approach: Has good influencing & people skills to build shared understanding and buy-in to new ideas and change effectively. Able to firmly address obstacles and resistance clearly and decisively without provoking unnecessary conflict . We work in diverse cross functional teams of multiple disciplines and our candidates need to be able to work effectively across that.
  • Agile mindset: Has internalised core agile principles such as start small then iterate and execute work at human scale, but can apply this within the context of wider strategic goals and mid-term plans and commitments. Sharp focus on developing hypotheses and accelerating the path of user-centred learning to prove and evolve these.

ITV is for everyone.


ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).


We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected].


  • There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.


Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.


ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including


  • Flexible working with a range of options
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
  • Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits


Closing date

Head of Delivery
ITV Jobs

https://www.itvjobs.com/
London, United Kingdom
Carolyn McCall
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1955
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Estimator
YourConstruction Recruitment London, England 28000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today

At least 12 months work experience in a product distribution or construction related background. Work out the required area in m2 of the faade cladding

Team Member
Putt Putt Noodle Telford Today

We are Putt Putt Noodle! We are an Asian Inspired mini golf concept created by the team behind Flip Out & Boom Battle Bar. We have huge expansion plans to take over the crazy golf scene - with plenty...

Senior Operations Manager
Catch 22 Huddersfield, England 60000 GBP ANNUAL Today

The client is offering a salary around 60,000 per annum plus a car allowance. The Senior Operations Manager will be well practiced in Total Facilities

team member
Savannahblue Kansas City, MO 27040 - USD HOURLY Today

The starting wage for this position is up to $13/hr depending on experience!


DRG is looking for energetic, enthusiastic...

Customer Assistant
Morrisons Swansea, Wales 21074 - 21502 GBP ANNUAL Today

Our store teams are at the heart of the local community and our Customer Assistants provide a great service and a buzz people enjoy. Its why our customers