Head of Programme Delivery

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and maintain standard waterfall and stage-gate delivery frameworks, artefacts, and governance models
• Ensure consistent and disciplined execution of waterfall programmes across D&T Pillars, Platforms, and Services
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of professional Project Managers, setting capability standards and coaching models
• Drive business outcome and benefits realisation by ensuring all programmes have clearly defined success measures
• Design and operate robust programme governance structures for complex or business-critical initiatives
• Manage programme budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, and inter-programme dependencies
• Act as a trusted delivery partner to senior D&T and business stakeholders, providing transparent communication on status and risks

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading large-scale Digital & Technology (D&T) programmes using waterfall or stage-gate methodologies
• Proven accountability for delivery frameworks, governance, and assurance
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams of Project Managers and programme professionals
• Strong expertise in managing delivery risk, dependency modelling, and recovery scenarios
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Relevant delivery certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating alongside Agile and hybrid delivery models at an enterprise scale
• Background working in regulated, complex, or business-critical environments
• Strong financial and commercial delivery awareness
• Experience working within Delivery Excellence or transformation functions

About the Company

Haleon is a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company dedicated to putting everyday health in the hands of millions. With a trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, and Centrum, we combine deep human understanding with trusted science to deliver better everyday health with humanity.