Endava

Information Technology And Services

StrategicProgramme&OperationsDirector

£125–250k London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Strategic Programme & Operations Director at Endava. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Shape and evolve operating model. Turn strategy into execution”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure plans translate into clear actions, priorities and outcomes; track performance; convert opportunities into revenue; drive downstream impact; ensure momentum is maintained; return on investment

Industry & Context.

Information Technology And Services
Problems you'll solve

structured thinking; problem-solving ability; Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years in operations, programme, or studio leadership roles, Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments scaling teams or businesses, understanding of how consulting, product, design or digital delivery models work, Experience running complex programmes, portfolios or operations functions, Exposure to commercial performance, revenue tracking and pipeline management

What You'll Do.

Shape and evolve operating model

Turn strategy into execution

Oversee engagement lifecycle

Support resource planning

Ensure consistency and quality

Build lightweight processes

Drive commercial engine

Shape engagement operations

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

Implement improvements

Support proposal development

Ensure alignment across accounts

Use AI to optimise processes

Rethink how work gets done

Help define how Dava.Y scales

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with Dava. Y Lead; Work closely with Engagement Directors; Work with Engagement Directors; Work with discipline Leads; Work with Client Partners

Communication Scope

Clear communicator; align and motivate teams; drive decisions

Process & Methodology

programme management, portfolio management, operations management

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