Head of Central Delivery Office (f/m/d)

Become a part of group.one - The One Group to win online!
Since its establishment in 1919 Herold has been in constant development and is today part of group.one, which is one of the leading group of companies in Europe in the administration and sale of domains, webhosting, and digital marketing services. We have an international environment with a high level of flexibility and growing ambitions.
Within group.one, Herold is the specialist for online media and marketing services. It is our goal to strengthen the online presence of local SMEs. With a well thought-out product portfolio, we are the first point of contact when it comes to online marketing for small and medium-sized companies in Austria. We create websites, do online advertising and much more.

About the position:

The Head of the Central Delivery Office (CDO) is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of strategic, cross-functional initiatives that directly enable the company's top-level objectives.

Your Responsibilites:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Central Delivery Office's vision and operating model, aligned with corporate OKRs and transformation goals.
• Partner with executives to translate strategic intent into actionable delivery plans.

Portfolio and Program Oversight

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of high-impact initiatives to ensure delivery of business-critical outcomes.
• Lead portfolio reviews to monitor progress, manage trade-offs, and maintain focus on priority objectives.

Operational Excellence

• Standardize delivery frameworks, tools, and governance to enhance execution speed, quality, and transparency.
• Drive data-driven performance management to ensure accountability, milestone adherence, and continuous improvement.

People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop senior project and program managers to build organizational delivery capability
• Partner with stakeholders to align on scope, expectations, and resolve critical delivery issues impacting strategic goals.

• 7+ years of experience in program/portfolio management, with at least 3 in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in delivering complex, enterprise-wide initiatives tied to strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up or scaling a PMO/CDO or similar strategic delivery function.
• PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong portfolio governance, OKR alignment, and delivery framework expertise.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Track record of driving tangible business outcomes through disciplined delivery.

• An extremely varied, responsible job in an innovative company with future prospects and an international background.
• A team-oriented and friendly working atmosphere.
• Flexible time management and a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Home office option.
• Cooperation with specialists within group.one.
• Modern office building at Vienna main station with extensive transport links and parking facilities.
• Benefits (e.g. supported company restaurant, massage).

Salary:

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is € 80.000, (incl. an overtime allowance of 20 hours) for 38.5 hours/week. Actual compensation can be above this, depending on qualifications and professional experience.

We welcome talent in all its diversity. Your gender, background, age, beliefs, or personal story do not define your opportunities here, what matters to us is mutual respect, personal appreciation, and creating a workplace where motivation and collaboration thrive. We believe in supporting your personal and professional growth, recognising you as both an individual and a valued team member.

We want to continue to grow with you and why we look forward to getting to know you.

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