Senior Delivery Director

Randstad · City of London, London

Senior Delivery Director at Randstad, based in City of London, London. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
City of London, London · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026
Sector
Delivery Driver

Reference PR-1535423

About the role

Senior Delivery Director

London - Hybrid working

5 Months Contract Inside IR35

£600 + a day

A top pioneering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Director to oversee complex contract portfolios, champion operational governance, and lead multi-disciplinary teams toward sustainable growth.

In this high-visibility leadership role, you will hold overall accountability for operational outcomes, financial performance, and governance across key strategic engagements. You will serve as a primary advisor to top-tier executives, bridging business goals with flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational & Commercial Governance: Drive end-to-end performance across major initiatives to ensure strict alignment with financial, contractual, and quality benchmarks.
  • Executive Relationship Building: Act as a trusted strategic advisor, working alongside top stakeholders to align delivery roadmaps with broader business goals.
  • Portfolio Expansion: Spot organic growth pathways, identifying ways to add value and expand partner engagements through proactive advisory.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide and mentor cross-functional team leads, resolving complex operational friction points and setting high standards for execution.
  • Process Optimization & Risk Management: Establish best-in-class methodologies, proactive risk-mitigation frameworks, and continuous improvement standards across the practice.

What We Are Looking For

  • Proven Leadership: Extensive experience operating at a senior director or executive level managing complex, multi-team delivery environments.
  • Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in account delivery, financial stewardship, resource forecasting, and contract management.
  • Master Negotiator & Advisor: Exceptional communication skills with a history of influencing senior leadership and navigating complex corporate matrix structures.
  • Strategic Planning: Deep expertise in scoping, capacity planning, and establishing robust project governance frameworks from inception to maturity.
  • Change Champion: A forward-thinking leader passionate about modernizing delivery frameworks and elevating overall organizational capability.

This role offers the opportunity to shape high-level delivery strategy, mentor top-tier operational talent, and influence key commercial outcomes in an environment that prioritizes innovation and leadership autonomy.

London Hybrid working (open to other UK location too) | £600 + Inside IR35 | 5 months Contract till the end of the year

If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to [email removed]

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: PR-1535423 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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