Head of Portfolio

Company Description

Ivy is a global, cutting-edge software and support services provider, partnering with one of the world's biggest online gaming and entertainment groups. Founded in 2001, we've grown from a small tech company in Hyderabad to one creating innovative software solutions used by millions of consumers around the world, with billions of transactions taking place to head even some of the biggest technology giants. Focused on quality at scale, we deliver excellence to our customers day in and day out, with everyone working together to make what sometimes feels impossible, possible.

This means that not only do you get to work for a dynamic organization delivering pioneering technology, gaming and business solutions, you can also have an exciting and entertaining career. At Ivy, Bright Minds Shine Brighter. 



Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Portfolio (HoP) to assume a central role in harmonizing and enhancing our strategic endeavors across our diverse brands and markets. The Head of Portfolio will be instrumental in shaping our operational methodologies, organizational structure, and delivery frameworks in tandem with our ongoing product delivery and projects. The Head of Portfolio will be deeply committed to value delivery, leveraging a plethora of data and metrics to discern trends, recognize patterns, and address challenges. Collaborating closely with Engineering and Product leaders, they will spearhead efforts to minimize inefficiencies, empowering teams to attain Autonomy, Accountability, and Alignment towards achieving valuable outcomes. Additionally, the Head of Portfolio will cultivate strategic partnerships with Directors within each domain. For instance, the Head of Portfolio “Gaming” will collaborate closely with Gaming Directors/MDs to ensure seamless integration and synergy across initiatives. It's a safe bet that the next chapter of the Entain/IVY story is going to be epic on a truly global scale.

What you will do:

• Lead and coach our product pillar teams through their transformation, embracing and role modelling autonomy and empowerment throughout the department
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of delivery professionals, providing guidance on product portfolio management, strategic planning, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, product managers, development teams, and external partners, to ensure alignment and gather insights that contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Develop and enforce common processes, methodologies, and agile best practices for product and project delivery, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the respective pillar teams to promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and the identification of opportunities for cross-functional projects.

 



Qualifications

Who you are:

• Profound comprehension of the product lifecycle and its impact on delivering business objectives.
• Proficiency across all facets of delivery, including the judicious selection of frameworks.
• Sound familiarity with Agile Methodologies, a suite of adaptable and collaborative approaches to project management and software development emphasizing flexibility, customer engagement, and iterative advancement.
• Seasoned in Continuous Improvement practices, adept at systematically identifying, analyzing, and implementing incremental enhancements and optimizations in processes, practices, and products, fostering a culture of perpetual learning and refinement within the organization
• Demonstrated track record in Organizational Transformation, skillfully orchestrating strategic initiatives to implement substantial changes across a company's structure, processes, culture, and operations to realize new objectives and adapt to evolving challenges.
• Advanced grasp of Governance & Assurance principles, with the ability to effectively apply organizational policies and procedures to manage and regulate organizational processes.
• Proficient in Conflict Resolution, adept at mitigating customer conflicts and proactively identifying and addressing potential areas of risk.
• Skilled in investigating, documenting, and resolving conflicts and issues to ensure smooth operations. 

Additional Information

At Ivy, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us in India, you can expect to receive great benefits like:

• Safe home pickup and home drop (Hyderabad Office Only)
• Group Mediclaim policy
• Group Critical Illness policy
• Communication & Relocation allowance
• Annual Health check

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.  

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Ivy, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, across any protected characteristic, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.