Head of International Delivery & Services Strategy
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<p><span><em>European & International Scope</em></span></p><p><span><strong>About Us</strong></span></p><p><span>At <strong>knowmad mood</strong>, we combine talent, technology and business to help organisations get the most out of complex challenges.</span></p><p><span>With over <strong>3,000 professionals, </strong>presence in 10 countries and more than <strong>30 years of history</strong>, we are a people‑first, meritocratic organisation with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Headquartered in Spain, we operate across <strong>multiple European countries and international markets</strong>, supporting clients with a broad portfolio of technology and professional services.</span></p><p><span>Our expertise spans <strong>Atlassian (Platinum Partner)</strong>, <strong>SAP (Gold Partner)</strong>, <strong>AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud</strong>, DevSecOps and AI. As part of our continued international growth — driven by both organic expansion and M&A — we are strengthening our international operating model to deliver services at scale with consistency and excellence.</span></p><p><span><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking a <strong>Head of International Delivery & Services Strategy</strong> to lead the evolution of our <strong>international delivery capability</strong> across all non‑Spanish territories.</span></p><p><span>This a senior leadership role positioned between <strong>strategy and execution</strong>. Your mission will be to ensure that our international organisation can reliably <strong>mobilise, staff, deliver and scale</strong> complex client engagements across countries with different levels of maturity.</span></p><p><span>This role is not focused on day‑to‑day project execution, nor on defining go‑to‑market strategy. Instead, it ensures that what is sold can be delivered — consistently, profitably and to a high standard — across borders.</span></p><p><span>You will act as a <strong>key integrator</strong>, connecting:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>International delivery teams</span></p></li><li><p><span>Country and regional leadership</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lines of Business</span></p></li><li><p><span>Group Technology Communities</span></p></li></ul><h5><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h5><p><span><strong>International Delivery Leadership</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Design, build and operate the international delivery operating model across Europe and other international markets</span></p></li><li><p><span>Define scalable delivery frameworks adapted to different country and market maturity levels</span></p></li><li><p><span>Establish standards for delivery governance, quality, capacity planning and performance management</span></p></li><li><p><span>Promote the adoption of automation and AI to improve delivery efficiency and margins</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>Cross‑Border Orchestration</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Act as the primary interface between international delivery teams and Group Technology Communities</span></p></li><li><p><span>Enable effective mobilisation of cross‑border expertise for complex, multi‑pillar engagements</span></p></li><li><p><span>Establish governance rhythms that align international demand with Group delivery capacity</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>Delivery Excellence & Performance</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Ensure consistent delivery quality across international engagements</span></p></li><li><p><span>Define and monitor KPIs including on‑time delivery, gross margin, utilisation and client satisfaction</span></p></li><li><p><span>Own the international delivery performance dashboard and reporting to senior leadership</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>Commercial & Strategic Enablement</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Partner with Lines of Business to ensure delivery readiness for solution‑led growth</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support complex bids and pre‑sales processes with delivery models, resourcing plans and risk assessment</span></p></li><li><p><span>Enable the shift from licence‑centric revenue towards professional services and solution‑based engagements</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>You are an experienced <strong>international delivery leader</strong> with a strong understanding of professional services and technology‑driven organisations.</span></p><p><span>You bring:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Proven experience building or leading delivery organisations within <strong>consulting, IT services or technology companies</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience operating across <strong>multiple European or international markets</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong understanding of delivery economics: margin, utilisation, cost‑to‑serve and scalability</span></p></li><li><p><span>The ability to influence in <strong>matrix organisations</strong>, working effectively across countries and functions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Sufficient technical breadth to engage credibly with senior technical and business stakeholders</span></p></li></ul><p><span>This is not a hands‑on technical role, but it does require <strong>credibility, judgement and leadership presence</strong>.</span></p><p><span>Fluent English is required; additional European languages, like Spanish, are an advantage.</span></p><p></p><p><span><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>A <strong>high‑impact international leadership role</strong> within a growing European technology group</span></p></li><li><p><span>The opportunity to shape how services are delivered across countries and cultures</span></p></li><li><p><span>Direct contribution to long‑term international growth and profitability</span></p></li><li><p><span>A people‑centred culture that values ownership, collaboration and results</span></p></li><li><p><span>Exposure to complex, high‑value international clients and programmes</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><strong>Interested in shaping international delivery at scale?</strong></span></p><p><span>Join us and help build the delivery foundation that enables sustainable, services‑led growth across Europe and beyond.</span></p><p>To stay up to date with our latest news, follow us here<span> -> </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowmad-mood/%20%20">knowmad mood</a></p>