FULL_TIME
5-10
Director Product Delivery and Governance
11/28/2025
The Director of Product Delivery and Governance will oversee product delivery processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves managing cross-functional teams to achieve customer-focused outcomes and continuously improve delivery processes.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people and influencers and our creative sparkle.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
For more information, please visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org
About the Role
Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates the following core and role competencies Finance & resource management Managing projects Managing Risk Proven experience in product delivery and governance, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies and toolsets, including Scrum. Experience in ensuring products meet regulatory compliance, particularly in areas like AI, EDI, safeguarding, Ofqual, and UKVI. Experience managing cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration to drive customer-focused outcomes. In-depth knowledge of budget management and cost control within product delivery frameworks. Expertise in vendor management, ensuring third-party vendors meet delivery expectations and quality standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve delivery challenges and continuously improve processes. An advanced degree or professional certification in a related field such as Project Management (e.g., PMP, Agile), Business Administration, or IT Governance. (desirable) Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or agile etc).
Key Skills
Finance & Resource ManagementManaging ProjectsManaging RiskProduct DeliveryGovernanceAgile MethodologiesScrumRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Team ManagementCollaborationBudget ManagementCost ControlVendor ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management Qualification
Categories
Management & LeadershipTechnologyFinance & Accounting
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