Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to partner closely with our Technology teams to manage and deliver a defined backlog of technology projects and smaller initiatives. The role is hands-on and execution-focused, with clear accountability for delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams. The primary focus of the role will be on IT Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives, with a secondary focus on Digital Experience and IT Infrastructure delivery. The successful candidate will bring rigour, structure, and ownership to complex technology delivery in a regulated financial services environment.
What you'll do:

• Delivery & Execution

• Own and manage end-to-end delivery of a backlog of technology projects and smaller initiatives.
• Translate high-level objectives into clear delivery plans, milestones, and sprint goals.
• Drive delivery predictability, pace, and quality across multiple parallel workstreams.
• Proactively identify and manage delivery risks, dependencies, and constraints.
• Agile Delivery Management

• Act as a strong agile delivery lead within technology teams.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure disciplined use of Jira for backlog management, reporting, and delivery tracking.
• Continuously improve delivery ways of working, balancing agility with appropriate governance.
• Stakeholder & Third-Party Management

• Partner closely with internal Technology, Security, and Architecture teams.
• Manage delivery relationships with third-party vendors and systems integrators.
• Hold third parties accountable for commitments, timelines, and quality of delivery.
• Provide clear, concise delivery reporting to senior stakeholders.

Your Expertise:

• Significant experience as a Delivery Manager (or equivalent) in technology-led environments.
• Deep experience delivering technology change using agile methodologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira for backlog, sprint, and delivery management.
• Proven experience delivering through and managing third-party vendors.
• Background in financial services or other regulated environments.
• Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented approach to delivery.
• Strong ownership mindset with a willingness to be hands-on when required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to IT Security and Identity & Access Management programmes.
• Experience within private markets (private equity, credit, real assets, or alternatives).
• Experience delivering technology change in complex, global organisations.

Skills Required