Programme Director - Central Data Team

One of these critical programmes focuses on leading the delivery of our Data programme. This is an exciting programme of work - aimed at transforming how ITV creates value from data. This role will be responsible for managing a significant degree of complexity and range of stakeholders to drive delivery of business outcomes from this programme across these business areas. The role will be a part of the Transformation Management Office, which reports directly to the Group CFO/COO. This will provide opportunities to become involved in wider strategically- critical transformation initiatives as part of a growing and highly effective team driving change across ITV. The role · Act as senior delivery authority for the Data programme · Work with the CDO and senior business leaders to lead ITV's data strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans. · Build, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team across all stages of the programme · Represent the programme alongside the Chief Data Officer at Boards, including escalating strategic risks and issues, and driving decisions around the speed and scope of the programme · Accountable for the operational delivery and financial performance of the programme · Responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of the individual workstreams, bringing rigour and a best practice approach throughout · Drive commercial relationships and value for money with third parties and vendor teams, in conjunction with Procurement · Lead the creation of an agile, adaptable, innovative and creative approach to developing solutions as a working practice / culture within the programme · Establish and oversee robust programme management governance and controls · Lead planning, budgeting and business case development for the programme, with Finance · Work with other Transformation Programme Directors and the TMO s to ensure that cross programme dependencies are managed and understood · Support other TMOs activities, for example, defining the Transformation Roadmap, operating model changes and alignment of transformation with ITV's wider strategy

• Director level experience of leading the end-to-end delivery of complex digital transformation programmes, preferably involving data
• Taking accountability for the operational and financial performance of the programme
• Experience in leading the development and execution of change plans for complex programmes
• Ownership of programme delivery to successfully deliver business outcomes and strategic benefits
• Extensive Agile delivery experience
• Ability to work independently, with little direction, and to tight and evolving deadlines
• Credibility and gravitas when navigating Board level relationships
• Management of complex stakeholder relationships, including C-suite
• Experience of driving commercial relationships and value for money with third parties and vendor teams
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
• Demonstrable experience in leading the development and execution of large complex, transformation programmes
• Maturity of skills and breadth of experience in programme management principles, methodologies and tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Jira, Google Suite)
• Excellent stakeholder management and conflict management skills
• The ability to navigate relationships at senior management level
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to facilitate workshops, present to and engage teams
• Experience in creating high quality deliverables with excellent attention to detail, experience with Google suite preferable
• Experience of designing and implementing change management interventions
• Experience in legal transformation and/or the media industry is highly beneficial
• Experience as a Management Consultant preferable
  
  Hybrid working - Usually 2 days per week in the London office (with potential occasional travel to our other sites in Leeds & Manchester as required)
Your work matters to millions. Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.


• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life