Director of Delivery (Maternity Cover, 12 Months FTC)

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Five billion people in the world do not have access to safe and affordable surgery, and this is a problem everywhere, not just in developing countries. Proximie is on the mission to save lives by democratizing healthcare through digital transformation; it is harnessing the power of telepresence, content management, and data and insights. Proximie is a rapidly growing, mission-driven health care SaaS platform that can virtually transport a surgeon into any operating room in the world, to remotely view, assist, mentor, or train not only other surgeons but also all healthcare staff and medical interns. Helping scale surgical expertise, from world-renowned hospital theatres to conflict zones, we save lives by sharing the world's best clinical practice and give every single clinician real-time insight so they can provide optimal patient care to every patient, every time.

Founded in 2016 by Dr. Nadine Hachach Haram an NHS surgeon, Proximie is headquartered in London, has offices in Boston and Lebanon, has over 150 employees, and is deployed in over 50 countries around the world today.

Check out Nadine's Origins Story here: https://www.proximie.com/about-us/

BBC Report: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0b7wrf2/the-technology-turning-surgery-v...

The Role

The Director of Delivery will report to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and be based from the London office where there is hybrid working. In collaboration with the VP of Engineering, Heads of Design and Product and wider engineering, product and design teams, the Direct of Delivery will be responsible for the delivery of large and complex cross-functional products and product iterations spanning across software and hardware.

Whilst, the Director of Delivery is responsible for leading a global team of product delivery managers, quality engineers and testers, this is a hands-on role requiring someone with the ability to actively decompose complex cross-functional problems effectively and ensure tasks created to solve these problems are responded to, tracked and dependencies managed ensuring successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful global delivery of large and complex cross-functional products/product iterations.
  • These projects will span across software and hardware.
  • Project requirements also include training, customer documentation, sales materials, support, logistics and other ad hoc initiatives that arise.
• People management of product delivery managers, quality engineers and testers, whilst also taking personal accountability for the successful delivery of a range of technical projects.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and design teams to break down requirements into both technical and non-technical tasks to ensure they can be achieved with the resource and capacity across the company.
• Lead the strategy, planning and execution of project deliverables, timelines and milestones and communicate these effectively across multiple independent teams spanning multiple locations and time zones.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years working in product lead environments, working closely with product owners using Agile principles.
• Minimum of 2+ years of people management experience; demonstrated ability to coach, empower, and develop talent.
• Deep experience in defining the vision and strategy for technical products.
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.
• Experience working in a high-pressure / low-resource environment will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstratable ability to process a wide range of feedback.

Why Work for Proximie?

• Generous annual leave.
• Two "well-being" days per year plus the day off for your birthday.
• "Summer Fridays" - early office closing on Fridays during summer months.
• Bi-annual bonus programme - based on individual contribution.
• Flexible working hours - we trust our people to manage their time and to focus on wider results.
• A flat organizational structure where every opinion matters, ideas are cultivated, and innovation is encouraged.
• Proximie is a truly global company with teams across the UK, Europe, United States, Middle East, and Australia - with that you will have opportunities to see the world.

Proximie is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law.