Head of Programme Management

Walker Cole International is exclusively partnered with a fast-scaling, AI-driven techbio company based in Cambridge. They are searching for a Head of Programme Management to own their OKR-driven operating model whilst leading delivery across science, engineering, clinical and commercial functions.

• Owning and embedding the OKR framework across the company, driving alignment from leadership through to execution
• Leading delivery and execution of an ambitious, evolving AI/ML-based product roadmap, coordinating closely across ML, engineering, clinical and commercial teams
• Designing and managing the programme delivery budget, and managing timelines, dependencies and delivery risk in a research-heavy environment
• Partnering directly with senior leadership on strategy and execution, providing delivery, cost and risk updates
• Leading and developing a small team of Project Managers, building a high-performing, scalable function
• Operating as a cross-functional force multiplier, aligning stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams
• Bringing discipline to delivery across both fast-moving AI/ML development and regulated, GxP-adjacent processes

• An original background as an engineer or scientist, with a career since built in programme or delivery management
• Proven experience delivering complex software, data or AI/ML products into production within a high-growth scale-up environment
• A track record of successfully implementing and scaling OKR frameworks, or an equivalent structured operating cadence
• Experience in high-growth technology, deep-tech or life sciences scale-ups
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority alone, with the gravitas to be credible with senior technical teams
• Significant experience managing and developing cross-functional programme or project teams

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