Head of Central Project Delivery

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Company Description

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience.

Job Description

As the Head of Central Project Delivery, you will shape and drive Greene King's central delivery roadmap, ensuring our biggest strategic projects land successfully across the business. You'll turn strategy into action by leading cross-functional teams, building maturity in how we deliver change, and keeping our customer-first approach at the heart of every project.

Qualifications

As Head of Central Project Delivery, you will...

• Shape, prioritise and manage the central delivery portfolio, ensuring projects align with Greene King's long-term strategy.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to keep key stakeholders engaged and connected throughout complex project lifecycles.
• Embed effective change management practices so strategic projects transition smoothly into business-as-usual.
• Establish and manage portfolio governance, enabling confident and informed decision-making.
• Bring clarity, structure and engaging communication that helps the wider business understand the journey and the benefits.
• Continuously evaluate performance across programmes to improve efficiency, alignment and delivery outcomes.

What you'll bring...

• Strong leadership experience in portfolio, programme or project delivery, with the ability to motivate teams through change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage at Executive Board level.
• A pragmatic, positive and solutions-focused mindset, with the resilience to navigate complex and evolving priorities.
• Expertise in shaping operating models, governance, business analysis or strategic planning in large organisations.
• A growth mindset with the ability to inspire others, foster collaboration and continually improve project delivery approaches.

Additional Information

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why...

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more...