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You possess the rare ability to navigate deep technical complexities while maintaining a laser focus on commercial outcomes and human-centric leadership. ## Description The Head of Technical Delivery is a high-impact leadership position accountable for the execution of Finova's most complex technical solutions. You are not just managing timelines; you are the architect of our delivery engine. This role provides the strategic oversight and governance necessary to ensure that technical outcomes are high-quality, predictable, and cost-effective. You will bridge the gap between Sales, Product, and Engineering, creating a seamless flow from strategic concept to client-ready reality. By evolving our operating models and fostering a culture of excellence, you ensure that our technology delivery is a competitive advantage for the business., An Expert Orchestrator You have proven experience leading technical delivery in large-scale, complex engineering environments. A Modern Practitioner You have a deep understanding of Agile at scale, DevOps, and modern software engineering lifecycles. A Strategic Influencer You are a trusted advisor to executives, skilled at translating technical roadmaps into business value. A Culture Builder You are committed to fostering psychological safety, empowering teams to innovate and experiment without fear of failure. A Coach and Mentor You are passionate about scaling capability and developing the next generation of delivery professionals. Commercially Grounded You are experienced in managing multi-million-pound delivery portfolios and optimizing resource allocation. Driven by Maturity You are not satisfied with "done"-you are motivated by measurable improvements in delivery speed, quality, and predictability. What will you be doing? As the engine room of our technical execution, you will lead a multi-disciplinary organization to turn strategy into reality. Leading the Function Providing strategic leadership across all technical delivery units, ensuring cross-functional alignment and downstream client success. Designing Frameworks Defining and evolving the delivery operating models and governance structures that dictate "how we work." Translating Strategy Partnering with Sales and Product to turn high-level roadmaps into executable, realistic delivery plans. Ensuring Predictability Driving high-quality outcomes through rigorous planning, forecasting, and proactive risk management. Advocating for Modernity Championing the adoption of CI/CD, Agile at scale, and continuous improvement practices across all squads. Empowering the Org Leading and recruiting a team of Technical Delivery Managers and Business Systems Analysts, fostering high performance and accountability. 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