Operational Delivery Lead

Social network you want to login/join with: Operational Delivery Lead, Staines-upon-Thames Client: Ricoh Location: Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: d04ff5883333 Job Views: 4 Posted: 02.07.2025 Expiry Date: 16.08.2025 Job Description: What you will be doing Working with Telco Client Relationship Director to drive growth across UK & Europe for Cyber, Network & Field Services solutions. Creating Board-approved Telco division strategic business cases for Opco, Supplier & Customer engagement opportunities as part of the Northern European centralized targets. Oversee & support operations of RAID aligned to all delivery (RAG) status across Telco Delivery, generating weekly reports for Business Development & Delivery Director for presentation to SLT/Board where necessary. Present status of all inflight projects to SLT & Board on occasion. Support BU Leads with creation of Headcount, Software, hardware/miscellaneous spend proposals for approval by Business Development & Delivery Director / SLT. Support matrix functions with business need/demand business case as needed. Assist the BU in meeting resource, delivery, succession planning, and objectives set by the Telco Business Development & Delivery Director and wider Ricoh Northern Europe Board. Collaborate with Ricoh Telco customers, Sales, Delivery, Design & Implementation Teams, Technical Account Management, Third-party suppliers/Vendors to create a “future operational delivery state” and ensure “current delivery” supports pipeline opportunities. Manage line of direct reports including Ricoh Telco Network, Cyber, Field & Engineering BU Leads (both permanent and contract), supporting personal development and career growth. Support matrix management of wider technical personnel across Ricoh Telco as needed. Record, report, and manage project budgets to ensure profitability with support from PMO. Support central strategy management aligned with approved business case and future growth targets of Ricoh Telco Division. Promote a culture of proactivity, innovation, transparency, collaboration, and flexibility in project delivery to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will ideally have Excellent communication skills and experience engaging at C-level. Proven experience in project/program management and people management, preferably managing multiple projects in a telecom environment. Understanding of networks, infrastructure, IT, tools, and practices. Experience supporting business cases (scope, goals, deliverables, costs, timelines, dependencies, resources, milestones). Ability to manage cross-functional teams, plan work, budgets, and initiatives. Capability to manage risk and compliance across projects. Demonstrable strategy, management, and delivery skills. We encourage you to apply promptly due to high application volume. In return, you can expect: We value your unique energy and offer opportunities to shape the future. Role-specific working conditions. Competitive package with a solid base salary, strong bonus, and benefits including holiday entitlement, volunteering leave, holiday purchase scheme, flexible retirement plan, health and wellness programs, company car/car allowance, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr