Digital Programme Delivery Manager
We are looking for an experienced Digital Programme Delivery Manager to lead and deliver our CICD workstream, alongside (one or multiple) digital projects and programmes on behalf of a Project Sponsor together with a Product Owner within the defined tolerances for cost, quality, scope, time, risk, and benefits.
What You'll Be Doing
You will take the lead in the development of and to maintain program roadmaps that covers CICD and the projects, change activities, initiatives, organisational changes and KPI metrics. You will also manage the Digital eCommerce backlog with the business product owners and key stakeholders. You are able to apply Agile governance required to execute effectively Agile ways of working.
You will work closely with the project and program sponsors at the Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team level, with a constant requirement to effectively communicate, influence, and drive behaviours within that community and to the IT Leadership team. You will also hold to account senior IT leaders to ensure their projects and programs are effectively delivered. Lead project teams comprising of internal and external resources to deliver the project or programme outcomes and expected benefits as defined in the business cases.
What You'll Bring With You
At least 5 years in a similar role within the retail industry. Proven experience in PM competence, successful project and program delivery of several large, complex global and cross-functional projects and or concurrent multiple smaller initiatives. Sound knowledge of roles involved in technical product development and IT infrastructure and architecture. Accreditation in recognised project and programme management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, MSP) and experience of delivery methodologies and working in Agile/Scrum/DevOps/DSDM framework environments. As an experienced leader, you excel in working in collaborative way and do not shy away from providing conflict resolution. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you are also able to use your commercial awareness and industry knowledge to drive business and IT transformations in matrix organisations.
About Clarks
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs are shoes that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.
Rewards and benefits
Our rewards and benefits are as varied as our customers and our people, depending on your role, and which part of the business you join. The one thing they have in common is that they’re designed to recognise your contribution to our success.
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Discount on Clarks products
Employee Assistance Programme
Provision for eye tests
Medicash plan (corporate and distribution centre colleagues)
Health cash plan (store management colleagues upwards)
Healthcare plan (for senior colleagues)
Long-service recognition awards
Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
Flexible & hybrid working
Investing in your development
We’re constantly on the move, staying ahead of a changing world by keeping our minds sharp and our skills fresh. That’s why, wherever in the world you join us, you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to make sure you keep growing and progressing.
From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US and Singapore. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our corporate online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if you’re looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.
What we can offer youMeet some of the team
To give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Clarks, we thought we’d ask the people who know it best.
The people who already work here. And in their own words.
Kate
People Experience Partner
Karina
Head of Project Management and Business Analysis
What to expect from our process
We know every person is unique – and we embrace it. So, you’ll find our recruitment process is a little different, depending on the role you apply for and where it’s based. But you’ll always find it’s:
Transparent
Right from the start, you’ll know what to expect. We’ll be honest about the role, the team, the division, and the business, as well as the process.
Fair
Our family values mean it’s in our DNA to treat people fairly. So, you can expect a process that’s respectful, whatever the outcome.
A two-way process
We’ll make sure you find out as much about us as we do about you, so you’re sure we’re the right fit for you.
Communicative
We’ll keep you in the loop at every step – so you always know where you stand. And at each stage, you’ll learn more about our culture, our brand, and what it means to be part of our journey.
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Digital Programme Delivery Manager
Location: Street/ Hybrid
Reference number: 51522
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