Technical Delivery Manager

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Technical Delivery Manager

Location: London

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Delivery Manager to own and drive the delivery of all technology and pipeline projects for our key automotive accounts. This is a pivotal client-facing role that will oversee the entire lifecycle of our technical initiativesfrom advanced CGI delivery pipelines and pioneering AI R&D projects to the development of innovative new content concepts.

You will be the central hub working seamlessly with Design Directors the Head of CGI and Pipeline Developers to translate creative ambition and client needs into tangible efficient and scalable solutions. As a leader within the production team you will manage and mentor Senior Project Managers ensuring the highest standards of project governance aremaintainedwhile continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and improve our processes.

What you will be doing:

• Programme & Pipeline Delivery:Lead the end-to-end planning execution and delivery of all technology-focused projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.

• Strategic Oversight:Oversee the strategic roadmap and successful execution of our CGI production pipelines for both stills and animations ensuring they are robust efficient and capable of meeting evolving client demands.

• Innovation & R&D:Champion and manage the delivery of R&D initiatives particularly in AI machine learning and real-time technologies to keep our agency at the forefront of the industry.

• Client Management:Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients. Expertly interpret client requirements provide strategic counsel and confidently communicate project scope potential timescales risks and priorities.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders including the Head of CGI Design Directors and Pipeline Developers to define project goalsallocateresources and ensure alignment across all disciplines.

• Team Leadership:Line manage mentor and develop a team of Senior Project Managers. Foster a culture of excellence accountability and continuous improvement ensuring best practices in project management are upheld.

• Process Improvement:Continuously evaluate our project management and production methodologies. Propose plan and implement process changes that increase efficiency enhance quality and drive profitability across the account.
• Reporting & Governance:Establishand maintain clear reporting structures providing regular updates to senior leadership and clients on programme status risks and milestones.

What you need to be great in this role:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager successfully delivering complex technology-driven projects within a fast-paced creative environment.

• Strong leadership and line management skills witha track recordof building and mentoring high-performing project management teams.

• Exceptional client-facing and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• A strategic mindset with a proven ability toidentifyand implement process improvements that deliver tangible efficiency gains.

• Thorough understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Scrum Waterfall) and the ability to apply the right approach for the project.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desirable (Highly Beneficial):

• Direct experience working within a CGI studio VFX house or a similar creative production environment.

• Hands-on experience with the implementation management or development of CGI pipelines (e.g. for Maya 3ds Max Nuke Houdini).

• Familiarity with production management tools such asShotGrid(formerly Shotgun)Ftrack or Jira.

• A genuine passion for and knowledge of the automotive industry and automotive visualisation.

• Experience with projects involving emerging technologies like AI machine learning or real-time engines (Unreal Engine Unity) within a creative context.

Req ID: 16230

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