Delivery Lead

**Delivery Lead** (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of significant changes across multiple business units.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all project aspects-including scope, timeline, and budget-are meticulously managed. This is a key role where you will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and ensure seamless integration of various work streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee project scope, timelines, and budget, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Resource Alignment: Obtain and align resources to key project roles, establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Execution Oversight: Lead and direct project execution, integration, and implementation, maintaining focus on quality assurance and compliance.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement effective risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with business and technology leaders, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and informed.
• Program Coordination: Facilitate all program routines, including kick-offs, status reviews, and stakeholder meetings, to promote communication and collaboration.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor success metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on project status, risks, and schedule.
• Financial Management: Manage project financials and assist with resource planning, contributing to the overall success of the program.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in risk management within the financial industry, with a focus on infrastructure transformation and technical operations management.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in a matrix organization, demonstrating strong leadership and team collaboration.
• Deep understanding of risk management procedures, with experience in developing and implementing standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction across the Enterprise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on balancing risk versus reward.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.