Technical Delivery Lead

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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.

The Technical Project Manager utilises a strong knowledge of technology programme and project management standards within Dechra Group Digital & Technology to support the delivery of technology change. They are responsible for managing assigned technology delivery throughout the full lifecycle, from capturing and qualifying demand and developing business cases, through build, release and adoption. The role also manages the wider Delivery Manager team, providing day to day direction, coaching, capacity coordination and performance support to ensure consistent application of agreed delivery standards, governance, planning disciplines and reporting. Adhering to the Dechra project governance methodology, the role enables accurate and effective reporting.

The Technical Project Manager: R&D, Manufacturing and Supply Chain will be responsible for scoping, planning and resourcing assigned projects to:

• Improve the efficiency of R&D and regulatory operation
• Provide data and insights to enable progression of the Dechra innovation portfolios
• Improve efficiency and strengthen controls in manufacturing operations
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of end to end supply planning

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

• Act as the primary delivery contact for assigned D&T Pillar programmes and projects, supporting end to end delivery, dependency management and governance requirements to help ensure 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.

Manage the wider Delivery Manager team on a day to day basis, providing clear direction, coaching and support to enable consistent delivery performance across assigned programmes and projects.

Support adoption of agreed delivery standards, tools, templates and governance practices across the Delivery Manager team, contributing to continuous improvement of delivery ways of working.

Coordinate team-level capacity and resource planning for Delivery Managers, identifying constraints, dependencies and delivery risks, and escalating these through agreed governance channels.

• Assist Pillar Leads with the preparation and delivery of materials in support of regular MPR (Monthly Performance Review) and QBR (Quarterly Business Review) meetings.
• Work with Finance to create and manage programme budgets, tracking actuals versus forecast.
• Establish and drive delivery of validation plans for all GxP projects in the portfolio.
• 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 escape 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.
• Contribute delivery insights, risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities to relevant forums, supporting clear recommendations for D&T leadership.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, business focused communication.

• 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. In depth knowledge and experience of business process and related solutions in at least one of the broad areas of scope (R&D / Manufacturing and Supply Chain)
• 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 detailed plans, and ensuring teams deliver against those plans by implementing formal governance
• Proven experience of delivering validated systems
• Effective stakeholder, leadership, organisational and time management skills
• Experience of managing, coaching or coordinating delivery professionals, including setting priorities, supporting performance and enabling consistent ways of working
• High level of PC and desktop software literacy with Microsoft products
• Experience in a range of delivery lifecycles - waterfall, iterative, Agile, Hybrid etc.
• Experience of working in an IT change environment capacity and working on large scale IT initiatives
• Broad business understanding and experience of working in a global IT environment
• Wide ranging IT appreciation and knowledge of technology trends
• Experience of cross cultural working and engagement of diverse team
• Experience of applying delivery standards, governance, reporting and ways of working across multiple projects

• Occasional global travel may be required with this role.
• This role is based in Northwich / hybrid.

• 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Car / Car Allowance (discretionary)
• Bonus (discretionary)
• Discounted Pet Food

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture.