IT Delivery Manager - London (Hybrid) - £800 inside (6 months)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technology Delivery Manager to partner with business departments across the EMEA region. This pivotal role is accountable for the successful delivery of key projects within the Banks ECB onboarding programme, working closely with both business and IT teams focused on transformation and regulatory adherence. An ideal candidate would have experience of working on large scale programmes, working in another bank or similar regulated organisation within financial services.

• Lead and support various EMEA Division strategic Projects and Programmes such as the ECB onboarding Programme

• Influence, motivate and manage diverse teams across the EMEA organization, including representatives

from a wide variety of departments across a range of corporate grades to ensure timely delivery of required

results with least possible impact on the bank’s business and customers.

• Plan and drive completion of all outcomes and/or deliverables including the business case, regulatory

requirements, programme/project roadmap, benefits baseline, budget, testing, deliverables implementation

and handover into business as usual.

• Identify and then judge when to escalate risks and issues and their associated mitigation plans to the C-level Sponsors and appropriate committees in order to prevent impact or additional risk.

• Ensure that all deliverables achieve compliance for the organisation, are firmly within current market

practise and can withstand formal regulatory scrutiny

Responsibilities include:

1. Project & Program Management

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines, allocating resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and take corrective actions as needed.

2. Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact between the IT team and business stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, issues, and solutions effectively to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and business analysts.

3. Delivery Assurance

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business requirements.
• Implement best practices and standards in project management, development, and testing.
• Conduct regular reviews, retrospectives, and lessons learned to improve future project delivery.

4. Resource & Vendor Management:

• Manage internal and external resources, including third-party vendors and contractors.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure service delivery.
• Optimize resource utilization and ensure the team has the necessary tools and skills.

5. Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Develop contingency plans and respond to project challenges with effective solutions.

6. Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets and ensure financials are in alignment with overall business plans.
• Track project costs and ensure effective utilization of resources to meet financial targets.

7. Reporting & Documentation:

Provide regular updates on project status, including progress reports, performance metrics, and project dashboards.

Knowledge & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality assurance.
• Experience in working with a complex matrix of business SMEs & IT teams.
• Good Knowledge of the MS-Office suite
• Ability to analyse and describe a 'problem' simply and clearly.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Well organised and structured in work output.

How to Apply:

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