Agile Delivery Lead
Posted 2 days ago by Middleware Systems
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The Agile Delivery Lead role in Sheffield, UK, focuses on driving transformational change within technology controls by collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing project requirements. The position requires effective communication of timelines and efforts while ensuring alignment with organizational risk management strategies. The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders and leverage data analytics to prioritize control activities. This hybrid role demands a strong background in control frameworks and operational processes within enterprise-scale environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver transformational change: Support control operators in driving and implement transformational initiatives across multiple control domains, managing risk in alignment with organizational priorities. Leverage Agile methodologies and automation tools to optimize delivery.
- Align technology controls with standards and strategy: Ensure all technology controls adhere to industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and the organization's overarching risk management strategy.
- Enhance and remediate controls sustainably: Execute initiatives to strengthen or remediate controls, focusing on sustainable solutions that deliver long-term benefits for the organization.
- Establish and monitor key control indicators (KCIs): Define and track KCIs to assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and inform continuous improvement.
- Engage with senior stakeholders: Build and maintain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders-including Global Businesses and Global Functions (GBGFs), Second and Third Lines of Defense, and External Audit-to foster a cohesive approach to technology risk management.
- Leverage risk data for prioritization: Utilize risk-related data analytics to inform and influence the prioritization of control activities and initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated success in delivering sustainable solutions within enterprise-scale environments.
- Proven capability to influence C-suite executives and effectively manage senior stakeholders with divergent perspectives.
- Extensive background in designing, implementing, and optimising control frameworks and operational processes.
- In-depth understanding of control operations, regulatory compliance, and industry-leading practices.
- Skilled in articulating complex technical concepts to both senior leadership and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong track record of navigating and evaluating intricate technology ecosystems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise risk management platforms and tools, particularly within large financial institutions.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Agile Delivery Lead
Sheffield, UK (Hybrid - 3days weekly from office)
The Opportunity: (Brief Overview of the Role)
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with technology control owners, as well as platform, data, and engineering teams.
- Requirements Management: Accurately gather and document requirements to ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of project needs.
- Timeline & Effort Articulation: Clearly define and communicate project timelines and required efforts, supporting effective planning and execution.
- Enable Delivery: Drive alignment and transparency, ensuring the project stays on track and meets its delivery objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver transformational change: Support control operators in driving and implement transformational initiatives across multiple control domains, managing risk in alignment with organizational priorities. Leverage Agile methodologies and automation tools to optimize delivery.
- Align technology controls with standards and strategy: Ensure all technology controls adhere to industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and the organization's overarching risk management strategy.
- Enhance and remediate controls sustainably: Execute initiatives to strengthen or remediate controls, focusing on sustainable solutions that deliver long-term benefits for the organization.
- Establish and monitor key control indicators (KCIs): Define and track KCIs to assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and inform continuous improvement.
- Engage with senior stakeholders: Build and maintain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders-including Global Businesses and Global Functions (GBGFs), Second and Third Lines of Defense, and External Audit-to foster a cohesive approach to technology risk management.
- Leverage risk data for prioritization: Utilize risk-related data analytics to inform and influence the prioritization of control activities and initiatives.
What you will need to succeed in the role: (Minimum Qualification and Skills Required)
- Demonstrated success in delivering sustainable solutions within enterprise-scale environments.
- Proven capability to influence C-suite executives and effectively manage senior stakeholders with divergent perspectives.
- Extensive background in designing, implementing, and optimising control frameworks and operational processes.
- In-depth understanding of control operations, regulatory compliance, and industry-leading practices.
- Skilled in articulating complex technical concepts to both senior leadership and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong track record of navigating and evaluating intricate technology ecosystems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise risk management platforms and tools, particularly within large financial institutions.
What additional skills will be good to have? (List out good to have skills and certifications)
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading large-scale initiatives preferred.