Senior Technical Delivery Manager

**Senior Technical Delivery Manager** (Contract)

Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days on site)

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

Role Profile

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in one of the largest change programmes at a leading bank? We are seeking a Senior Technical Delivery Manager to drive success across multiple workstreams, collaborating closely with Business SMEs, Business Analysts, and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership: Lead transformation programmes, specifically focusing on regulation, merging, and migration processes within a banking environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work effectively with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity on project objectives and deliverables.
• IT Working Group Management: Establish and manage an IT Working Group by drafting the Terms of Reference, developing a comprehensive working group plan, and monitoring progress against key milestones.
• Design & Plan Phase Oversight: Manage and ensure the successful delivery of key IT deliverables from various workstreams during the Design & Plan phase of the programme.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with project execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing "front-to-back" transformation programmes in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 bank, with a strong focus on merging and migration processes.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management and regulatory frameworks within the banking sector.
• Strong background in working with senior-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.
• Preferred PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualifications.

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.

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