AVP Delivery Lead

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization seeks an experienced Delivery Lead to manage high-impact digital and payments projects. The role involves end-to-end project delivery across multiple workstreams with a focus on software improvements and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have proven project management experience, understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and a background in financial services. This permanent role in Northampton (Hybrid) offers a competitive salary package, including base salary, bonus, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Delivery Lead in complex organizations.
• Hands-on experience with digital project delivery, especially in payments.
• Strong understanding of the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle project delivery in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Lead multiple workstreams for regulatory and digital transformation.
• Engage senior stakeholders and oversee planning and risk mitigation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Stakeholder management

Change management

Technical acumen

Job description

Delivery Lead – Digital Software, Payments, Regulatory, Agile, Change Management, Technology, Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services

Location : Northampton (Hybrid)

Type : Permanent

Salary : £55,000 – £65,000 base + bonus + benefits

Our client, a leading Financial Services organisation, are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Delivery Lead to play a key role in the delivery of critical digital and payments programmes. This is a permanent opportunity joining a highly visible area of the business during an exciting period of change and transformation.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of complex, high-impact projects across the digital and payments space, including time-sensitive. With a strong focus on software and platform improvements, you will work across multiple workstreams, managing multi-million-pound budgets and cross-functional delivery teams.

Success in this role will require a mix of technical understanding, strategic thinking, and hands-on delivery, as well as excellent stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle project delivery in both Agile and Waterfall environments
• Lead multiple workstreams and drive delivery of regulatory and digital transformation initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technology
• Oversee planning, change management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and ensure alignment across delivery teams
• Contribute to shaping strategy and improving internal project delivery processes

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager and / or Delivery Lead within large, complex organisations (preferably Financial Services)
• Strong technical acumen and understanding of the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands-on experience delivering digital projects; payments-related projects highly desirable
• Deep knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder and change management skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team within a growing organisation, offering excellent career progression and the chance to make a significant impact on key strategic initiatives.