We are partnered with a leading fund who are seeking a Delivery Excellence Centre Lead. This person is responsible for building and scaling the capabilities, standards, and practices that enable consistent, high-quality service delivery across the organisation. This role acts as the central engine for performance improvement, methodology governance, tooling optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration. The Lead ensures that project teams operate efficiently, customers experience predictable outcomes, and the company continuously elevates its delivery maturity.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain delivery methodologies, frameworks, and best practices
* Monitor project and program performance and drive targeted interventions when needed
* Build a central knowledge base of playbooks, templates, and process documentation
* Lead training, certification, and upskilling programs for delivery teams
* Own the PSA / Resourcing and delivery tooling ecosystem, ensuring adoption and process alignment
* Introduce QA and governance standards across all delivery engagements
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed, cost, quality, and customer value
* Define and track KPIs such as utilisation, margin, delivery health, and Time to Value
* Identify delivery risks and create mitigation strategies across the project portfolio
* Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Professional Services
* Run strategic transformation initiatives assigned by senior leadership
* Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and learning
* Champion the adoption of AI-driven efficiencies in delivery operations
Candidate Profile
* Background in Professional Services, PMO, Delivery Excellence, Operations, or Process Improvement
* Strong understanding of SaaS delivery models and implementation cycles
* Experience defining and scaling delivery processes, governance models, and methodologies
* Skilled at analyzing data, diagnosing issues, and synthesizing insights
* Clear, confident communicator able to influence stakeholders across functions and levels
* Hands‑on problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
* Comfortable working in environments with multiple geographies and cross‑functional dependencies
* Experience with PSA tools or resource management systems is an advantage
* 8–15 years of relevant experience in delivery, consulting, or operational leadership roles
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