Anish Mathew Email and Phone Number

Head of Project Delivery - Payments/Wpay – Leading the Project Delivery Portfolio of >$40M. Direct reports of 7 to 10 Delivery/Project/Program Managers, and Product Owners. •Oversees the execution of Strategic and Operational initiatives and transformations. Governed by multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, SAFE Agile, Other traditional)•Accountable for a portfolio of projects, and programs across Loyalty, Payments, Gifting, Digital, and other enterprise functions•Lead project management professionals and stakeholders across a complex matrixed organisation, with responsibility for the overall design, governance, and delivery of project/program outcomes.•Accountable for establishing the PPM structures, hiring, and managing staffing requirements in line with broader group requirements.•Serves as a point of escalation for all Projects/ Programs•Guides and supports stakeholders via various internal and external engagement processes and operating models.•Establishes, owns, and manages relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders in support of overall business strategy and PMO Team effectiveness.•Interfaces with senior leaders (C suite & board) to define project priorities, implementation opportunities and challenges and keep them up to date with project risks and delivery.•Supports project delivery via participation in Steering Committees, and other governance forums and driving strategic decisions around project delivery.•Partners with multiple internal, external sponsors/teams to ensure projects are supported with business cases•Partners with senior leaders and other Head of’s on strategy and planning to meet group objectives•Selection, Management and Review of Implementation partners, subcontractors, vendors•Oversee and support onsite and offshore development, implementation team, and aligned resource demands across teams & locations•Proactively fostering an environment of growth and strong team culture, by coaching and mentoring team members