Delivery Lead

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale technical projects within the Wholesale Lending team. This role involves managing resources, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects align with the bank's objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of lending products, modern Java practices, and agile methodologies. Join this dynamic environment where you can leverage your leadership skills and technical expertise to drive impactful change and foster continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering large-scale technical projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery and resource allocation for technical projects.
• Collaborate with teams to implement customer trials and solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects.

Skills

Lending products knowledge

People leading and coaching

Modern Java development

Agile project management

DevOps and container strategies

Job description

Join us as a Delivery Lead at Barclays, where you'll be part of the Wholesale Lending team to manage the efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects and capabilities across the bank. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a vast professional network, collaborating with industry leaders and experts.

To be successful as a Delivery Lead, you should have experience with:

• Lending products, especially an understanding of how they are priced
• People leading, managing, and coaching technical teams
• Modern Java development practices with exposure to modern agile and engineering best practices

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders across multiple business domains
• Agile project management experience
• Experience in DevOps and container strategies

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based in our London office.

Purpose of the role

To manage the efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects and capabilities across the bank. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations throughout the software product lifecycle, adhering to agreed time, budget, and quality requirements.

Accountabilities

1. Management of the delivery, resource allocation, and improvement of complex technical project capabilities across the bank using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
2. Collaboration with customers and business teams to manage and implement customer trials, supporting the proposal of feasible solutions and effort/timeline expectations.
3. Work with software engineers, quality teams, product managers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products and features aligned with the bank's objectives, regulations, and security policies.
4. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technical projects to prepare the bank for potential challenges.
5. Manage change requests and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Manage vendor relations involved in technical projects to ensure they deliver according to agreed terms.
7. Stay abreast of the latest industry technology trends and evaluate new approaches to improve outcomes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Vice President Expectations

1. Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements, and escalate breaches.
2. If managing a team, define roles and responsibilities, plan for future needs, and coach employees on performance. Lead specialists to influence operations, balancing short and long-term goals.
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
4. For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead assignments, and mentor less experienced staff.
5. Advise stakeholders on impact and alignment across functions.
6. Manage risks, strengthen controls, and contribute to organizational goals.
7. Build trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills.
8. Engage in comprehensive analysis and develop innovative solutions based on research and complex alternatives.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.