THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Senior Delivery Lead to join our team at Dojo. This role is crucial for managing the end-to-end delivery of our most complex and high-impact programmes. The successful candidate will be a master of execution, capable of leading and influencing cross-functional teams, managing expectations across the business, and driving successful outcomes.
Sitting within our Central Delivery team, this position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in change management and a proven ability to successfully integrate and manage third-party vendors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Strategic Delivery: Own the entire delivery lifecycle for complex programmes, from initial planning and scoping through to implementation and benefit realisation. Ensure all initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Programme Leadership: Run the governance for the programme of work with responsibility for helping solve blockers, resource gaps and other challenges
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise, and regular updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Manage expectations and ensure alignment on objectives, risks, and progress
• Risk and Dependency Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, developing effective contingency plans to keep delivery on track. Collaborate with other Delivery Leads to identify and manage dependencies to keep work on track
• Third-Party Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external partners and vendors. Lead the vendor selection process, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure third parties meet their delivery commitments and align with programme goals
• Change Management Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions for new products, systems, and processes. This includes stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and readiness assessments to drive successful adoption
• Delivery Best Practice: Collaborate with the Director of Delivery to continuously optimise and improve delivery ways of working across Dojo