Technical Delivery Manager - Commercial

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Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra. A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we’re a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally. If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra. A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we’re a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

The Technical Delivery Manager utilises a strong knowledge of industry standards for Tech programme and project management within Dechra Group Digital & Technology to lead technology change. They will be responsible for managing tech delivery throughout the full lifecycle, capturing and qualifying demand and developing business cases, through build, release and adoption. Adhering to the Dechra project governance methodology, enabling accurate and effective reporting.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Primary contact for all critical D&T Pillar programmes and projects. Leading end-to-end delivery, dependency management and governance requirements, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.
• Work with D&T Pillar Leads and their teams to create and manage suitable plans for the delivery of their Programmes and Projects.
• Assist Pillar Leads with the preparation and delivery of materials in support of regular MPR (Monthly Performance Review) and Q  (Quarterly Business Review) meetings.
• Work with Finance to create and manage programme budgets, tracking actuals versus forecast.
• Work with D&T Pillar lead to develop fully qualified and costed business cases, reflecting value within the Business for D&T deliverables
• Track deliverables and benefit realisation.
• Own D&T Pillar records in the PM tool, including establishing new project / demand records, life-cycling projects through to BAU and closure and completion activities
• Apply appropriate tools and techniques to plan projects effectively.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Define project timelines, allocate resources, and drive progress of critical tasks.
• Help project team members progress through the delivery lifecycle from inception, design, build, testing, delivery, and adoption.
• Lead processes for identification and management of project issues and risks and associated resolutions; develop mitigation strategies and elevate when required.
• Monitor and manage project charters, objectives, scope, requirements and milestone plans.
• Manage project documentation, governance requirements and creation of integrated D&T plan
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders, business owners, and technical teams.
• Facilitate steering committees, governance boards, and executive updates.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, business-focused communication.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Self-starter, determined, culturally astute, entrepreneurial and results driven
• Strong business acumen with broad understanding of core business processes and application of associated technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate complex ideas and inspire creative thinking, risk taking and innovation
• Highly skilled at problem-solving
• Strong understanding of Tech solutions and architecture
• Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals
• Proven experience of developing…