Delivery Manager – Payments - Banking*

Summary: The Delivery Lead role in Manchester involves comprehensive project management, focusing on the payments back office. The candidate will oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include planning, risk management, and adherence to project management methodologies. The position also emphasizes client relationship management and continuous improvement in delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, design, and business stakeholders.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Manage client expectations and foster strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and team performance.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers or team leads.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in project management, particularly in payments back office.
• Strong planning and finance forecasting skills.
• Risk management and progress reporting expertise.
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other