Head of Technology

We're working with a UK manufacturing & retail business renowned for its longevity, innovation, and investment in digital transformation. With a proud heritage and an ambitious future, the business is scaling its technology capability to better serve retail, B2B, and internal functions. This growth has led to the creation of a key leadership role within their IT function. The Head of Technology Delivery will lead a newly created PMO & IT Projects function, overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio of digital and infrastructure initiatives. You'll be tasked with building lightweight governance, shaping delivery frameworks, and embedding a performance culture across the team. Crucially, this is also a people-first leadership role - influencing the wider organisation and transforming how tech enables the business. The Head of Technology Delivery will:

Lead the delivery of IT change across applications and infrastructure, aligned to strategic priorities Build and own a fit-for-purpose PMO function including standards, reporting and resource planning Ensure high-quality delivery, with robust readiness planning and strong post-launch support Drive stakeholder engagement, leading change campaigns and simplifying technical communications Champion delivery accountability across partners, vendors, and internal teams

Proven experience delivering digital transformation in mid-large enterprises Strong grasp of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project methodologies Hands-on experience leading PMO functions and managing portfolio-level resources Leadership track record with line management responsibility for managers or senior leads Confident communicator with the ability to influence and simplify for exec-level audiences

Newly created leadership role with genuine scope to shape delivery culture Direct influence on transformation outcomes with full visibility at board level A collaborative, non-hierarchical culture open to fresh thinking and better ways of working Clear career progression as part of an evolving, digitally enabled IT function

To apply to this Head of Technology Delivery opportunity please send through a copy of your CV. Feel free to reach out to Richard Thexton at NearTech Search for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr