Program Delivery Manager responsible for Agile governance and program reporting in Data & Analytics team. Collaborating across teams to improve delivery speed and quality with financial accountability.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Agile-aligned governance frameworks for the Global RC Data & Analytics organization, ensuring they scale appropriately across teams and initiatives.
Own program-level reporting across RC D&A, providing transparency into progress, blockers, resource allocation, and delivery/squad health.
Work with the Analytics Delivery Director and Product Delivery Managers to align key performance metrics and definitions of delivery success.
Hold accountability for program business case process; ensure they are created to quality, tracked through the governance lifecycle, and have associated value realization and resource plans.
Possesses the ability to craft executive-level presentations, insights and deliver updates to senior management and stakeholder groups.
Hold specific financial accountability for our foundational capabilities in data science and engineering.
Build and utilize mutual vendor partnerships to empower these teams to focus on what they do best.
Facilitate annual execution planning (AEP) activities at a program level, including data preparation, initiative tracking, and meeting coordination.
Partner with Product Delivery Managers on cross-team delivery initiatives, including tool usage and internal reporting mechanisms.
Ensure these are managed effectively, including management of any identified risks or dependencies, with intent to empower data-driven decision making.
Foster strong working relationships across delivery, product, and business leadership to ensure shared understanding of priorities and outcomes.
Support effective inter and intra-team communication.
Act as a liaison between the D&A organization and the wider Digital Technology division, ensuring delivery activities remain aligned to strategic priorities.
Requirements
5–7 years of experience in a PMO, Delivery Operations, or Project Portfolio role within an Agile or hybrid organization.
Strong finance acumen, understanding of delivery in Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and how they scale across teams and programs.
Proven ability to operate in complex organizational structures, working across product, development, and financial teams.
Experience managing delivery governance, planning cycles (including annual execution planning), risk management, and stakeholder engagement at a program level.
Familiarity with benefit/value tracking or Lean Portfolio Management.
Advanced skills in PPM and overall reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Power BI).
Strong presentation skills, with experience preparing executive-level content.
Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence without direct authority.
Benefits
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Safety Manager overseeing safety improvement activities and SHE strategy deployment at Unilever. Collaborating with Supply Chain and legal teams to ensure compliance and safety excellence.
Retail Assistant Manager guiding store operations, resources, and staff at MERS Goodwill in Kansas City. Fostering customer service and positive team dynamics in a retail setting.
Retail Assistant Manager leading operations at MERS Goodwill's Topeka Store. Supporting a mission - driven team and upholding core values in a retail environment.
Manager leading a team in Vodafone Retail to drive sales and enhance customer experience in Cluj Napoca. Responsible for profitability and strategic implementation within the store.
Click&Collect Manager overseeing the day - to - day operations of the online department at Coles Supermarkets. Responsible for team management and contributing to customer engagement in Rockhampton North.
Dairy Manager overseeing the dairy department operations at Coles Supermarkets in Aitkenvale. Leading the team, ensuring quality service and achieving KPIs within a fast - paced environment.
Area Manager collaborating with the Retail Manager to position Only & Sons stores in Germany. Coaching Shop Managers while driving growth and customer loyalty through innovative strategies.
Deputy Manager at Tenneco overseeing the product development process from RFQ to Start of Production. Collaborating with teams on tooling, welding, and manufacturing processes in Chennai, IN.