Head of Programme Management at Dyson

Job description

Description

The Head of Programme Management is a highly experienced technology delivery expert and a key member of the Dyson Group IT Delivery Management team. They lead a highly professional team of project and programme managers who aspire to world class execution and have a keen focus on realising business outcomes. Reporting to the Group IT Delivery Director and supporting all Dyson markets globally, they direct programme management operations to lead default agile delivery with lean teams working in Group and Market at pace.

Market Overview

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Wiltshire, but only 15 minutes from the M4 and well connected by rail, our Malmesbury HQ is home to more than 3,500 people in a growing campus that houses our IT, Finance, Group Commercial, RDD and GB & Ireland Market teams. With 3 cafes, a gym and sports facility and a selection of iconic engineering legends including our Harrier and Lightning jets, it’s an inspirational place to work and the Digital team is based in the most recently built, agile workspace.

Function Overview

Spanning across Dyson’s presence online, transactional capabilities, customer care, marketing support and the front and back office technology that makes Dyson work, it is the nerve centre of Dyson. The team spans many specialities from Technical to Business Analysis and Testing. Crucially, as we look to drive future growth by increasing direct sales, dyson.com becomes our most vital global sales channel. Like Dyson products, we embrace the latest technologies, excelling in quality and usability.

Accountabilities

As the Head of Programme Management you will be responsible for leading a highly professional team of project and programme managers who aspire to world class execution and have a keen focus on realising business outcomes that are business critical and direct programme management operations to lead default agile delivery with lean teams at pace.

You will Build and maintain a detailed programme plan to deliver all Group IT projects with up to a 3 year horizon, setup and maintenance of a standard programme and project management methodology. Oversee Programme Managers to ensure larger programmes are under control and have the appropriate level of Stakeholder sponsorship and engagement and Provide direction for all programmes and large projects including escalation path for all risks and issues.

Line management of a team of Programme and Project Managers practicing DSDM / Agile PM and PRINCE2 waterfall delivery and take personal accountability for quality and accuracy of programme management performance and deliverables. Do not accept ‘average’ or ‘Ok’, only excellence is acceptable

Skills

We are looking for someone with significant and demonstrable experience of IT project and programme management, ideally gained in strategic complex projects for large organisations and a proven track record in delivery. Proven In depth knowledge and experience of all stages of the project and programme lifecycle, including development of business cases, mobilisation of programmes.

You be a proven leader with the ability to develop a strong programme team, potentially across multiple organisations and locations. An ambassador for communication and comfortable will all levels of stakeholder relationship building and maintaining on a global scale.

Benefits Overview

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and pension contributions. Beyond that, you’ll also enjoy a profit-related bonus, generous leave and life insurance. But financial benefits are only the start of a Dyson career. Rapid professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, flexible working hours, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to creativity, innovation and ambition.