Head of Portfolio Delivery and Change (Business Transformation)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, PE-backed business operating in a lean, cost-conscious environment with ambitious growth plans. There is currently no formal project or change management function in place, and the business recognises the need for structure, governance and consistent delivery in order to scale. This role will have high visibility with senior leadership and investors and will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's transformation journey.

Job Description

The Head of Delivery & Change will:

• Establish and embed a robust delivery framework, including governance, standards and reporting.
• Personally lead and manage key business change projects (non-IT) during the first 6-12 months.
• Act as a trusted partner to the MD and SteerCo, ensuring alignment between business priorities and delivery.
• Introduce portfolio management practices and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to measurable business outcomes.
• Lead change management, including communication, stakeholder engagement and adoption of new ways of working.
• Build, recruit and develop a high-performing delivery team (Project Managers, Business Analysts, support roles) once the function is established.
• Drive continuous improvement and create a culture of accountability, pace and commercial focus.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Head of Change and Delivery will have:
Essential:

• Proven experience delivering and leading large-scale business change (not limited to IT).
• Experience building or scaling a delivery, PMO or transformation function.
• Strong, hands-on project management capability with the ability to work independently.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on outcomes, cost and value.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Credibility, gravitas and the ability to build trust quickly.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in wholesale, supply chain, distribution or similar operational environments.
• Exposure to Private Equity backed or high-growth businesses.
• Experience with PPM tools (ideally PM3).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £85,000 annually
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus additional benefits.
• 8% pension contribution to support your long-term financial security.
• 10% performance-based bonus.
• Private health insurance and life assurance for peace of mind.