Head of Application Delivery
Location: York/Hybrid
Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £120,000
Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer
A leading specialist insurer with a global presence is seeking a Head of Application Delivery to lead its technology teams and drive high-quality platform development. With a reputation for innovation and customer focus, this company combines expertise in niche markets with a forward-thinking approach to technology.
About the Company
This insurer is known for its commitment to protecting individuals and businesses through bespoke solutions and exceptional service. Technology is at the heart of their strategy, driving innovation and supporting growth across all areas of the business. They foster a culture of collaboration, challenge, and continuous improvement, making this an exciting environment for technology leaders who thrive on delivering impactful change.
The Role
As Head of Application Delivery, you will:
- Oversee delivery for key projects and value streams, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Manage relationships with 3rd-party software suppliers, ensuring timely, secure, and efficient delivery.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive sponsors and product owners, to align technology solutions with business strategy.
- Plan and prioritize software functionality delivery across teams and projects.
- Provide proactive support to programs and projects, developing actionable plans to optimize delivery.
- Translate business requirements into technology roadmaps with clear benefits and costings.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks affecting platform delivery, quality, or performance.
- Continuously evaluate and improve software functions, aligning with architectural standards.
About You
You will have:
- 5+ years in senior technology leadership, ideally in application delivery within insurance.
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering high performance.
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
- A solid background in software delivery within a regulated environment.
- Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets in complex, multi-supplier settings.
- A history of building successful teams and delivering against measurable objectives.
Why Join?
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact in an organization that values technology as a driver of business success. You’ll work alongside talented teams in an environment that rewards innovation and supports professional growth.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus.
- 25 days of annual leave plus additional company days.
- A 4-week paid sabbatical every 5 years.
- Contributory pension and life insurance.
- Subsidized gym membership and more.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformational technology projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you would like to find out more, please apply or reach out to charntel.dignum@cvmpeople.com.
