Head of Agile Delivery and Portfolio in Leeds

The role sits within a specific Technology Domain, in this instance Retail, Sports and Trading, and is responsible for driving the planning and implementation of all delivery workstreams within the portfolio, whether that be a project, programme or incremental product/technology improvement. The Head of Agile Delivery Portfolio will establish and maintain delivery standards and procedures, striving to create a best-in-class delivery engine. Throughout the lifecycle of all deliverables they will obtain, analyse and act on measurable data to ensure that delivery efforts meet expectations for time, cost, performance, capacity, capability, innovation and predictability. They are the heart of the delivery engine, building a culture that fosters positivity and collaboration, constantly advocating for why and how delivery portfolio management adds significant value to the organization. Critical to this role is the essential collaboration with the Head of Product and Head of Engineering, together with whom they are jointly accountable for ensuring successful delivery.

What you will be doing:

• All colleagues within the portfolio and wider have visibility and insight of the roadmap.
• Governance cycles are robust and complimentary to other portfolios and leadership reviews.
• Portfolio level risks, issues and dependencies are proactively managed to ensure predictability.
• Instill in the team the purpose, value and remit of the delivery team.
• Demonstrate the values and culture of the organisation.
• Build and maintain trust, respect and rapport with stakeholders.
• Improve the skills, knowledge and competencies of the team and yourself.
• Ensure you have industry best practice knowledge to enhance maturity of practices and processes.
• Ensure that all workstreams within the portfolio support and contribute to Evoke's strategic goals and priorities.
• Challenge the status quo and side of desk activities to ensure alignments to the roadmap.
• Maintain an overall view of the roadmap activities, regardless of whether all workstreams are led within.
• Commitment to creating the Leadership Square of Delivery, Engineering, Product and Commercial, ensuring a transparent, productive and successful working relationship.
• Capacity is actively known and understood, allowing necessary insight, recommendations and risks to support prioritisation and decision making.
• Create a lean approach to delivery, reducing overheads and unnecessary processes wherever possible.

Who we are looking for:

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• Experience of building high-performing teams and agile ways of working beyond individual squads.
• Experience of connecting product, technology and business strategy to delivery outcomes, managing priorities, dependencies, risks and investment.
• Knowledge and experience of communicating with executive & senior stakeholders, creating alignment, managing expectations and handling difficult trade-offs.
• Experience of improving delivery flow and leadership of organisational change rather than simply implementing agile ceremonies.
• Ability to utilise meaningful metrics such as flow, predictability, value and outcomes to make decisions, while providing appropriate governance without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

What we offer:

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the Evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Family Support - Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts - Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health & wellbeing - Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working - Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!

More about Evoke:

We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, Evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s Evoke.

At Evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

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At Evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the Evoke Family!