Job Title: IT Delivery Manager / Lead project Manager
Location: London - 3 Day per week onsite
Contract Type: 6 months - Possibility for extension
Working Pattern: Full Time
Are you ready to lead transformational projects in the dynamic world of financial services? Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced IT Delivery Manager / Lead project Manager to spearhead their ECB onboarding programme. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for managing complex projects, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
As the IT Delivery Manager, you will be at the heart of strategic technology delivery, ensuring key projects are executed flawlessly. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across the EMEA region, driving the end-to-end delivery of significant IT projects with precision and excellence.
Who You Are:
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Senior IT Project Manager or Technology Delivery Manager
Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles
Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint is essential
Experience working in regulated environments is essential
Financial systems knowledge (Oracle, SAP, regulatory reporting, MI)
Results-driven with excellent time management skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Certifications: PMP, SAFe, CSM, ITIL, or TOGAF### Key Responsibilities:
Project & programme Management: Lead multiple IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
Use Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint to manage delivery and governance
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders. Communicate project status and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Delivery Assurance:Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet business requirements. Implement best practises in project management and conduct regular reviews. Lead end-to-end delivery of a finance regulatory technology project
Resource & Vendor Management: optimise resource utilisation while managing internal teams and external vendors effectively.
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, developing contingency plans to navigate challenges.
Own delivery planning, risk management, and dependency management
Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring alignment with overall business plans.
Reporting & Documentation: Provide regular updates on project status, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and ensure transparency.### Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated team driving large-scale, impactful projects across the EMEA region.
Work in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Enjoy a flexible working pattern with the option to work remotely.If you're excited about leading transformational IT projects and making a difference in the financial services sector, we invite you to apply! Bring your expertise, passion, and leadership to our client's team and help shape the future of technology delivery.
Apply Now! Your next adventure awaits!
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