Delivery Lead

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a tech-focused Delivery Lead for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in managing complex deliverables within the healthcare sector, ensuring that projects align with strategic objectives while maintaining high-quality standards. You will engage closely with stakeholders, motivate your team, and contribute to a high-performing Portfolio Delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization dedicated to improving healthcare technology and services.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering full lifecycle projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple initiatives from initiation through construction to BAU.
• Manage risk, issues, and change, including mitigation and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Here at EMIS, we have an opportunity for a tech-focused Delivery Lead to join us on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

We are a tech-for-good business, and everyone who works here genuinely makes an impact every day on the healthcare industry. Joining our high-performing Portfolio Delivery team, we manage a diverse range of cross-functional projects of varying sizes and complexities across high-profile healthcare sectors. This role will focus on the software development lifecycle.

Now is an exciting time to join us as we grow and invest in our product portfolio, and you will be part of that journey.

What you’ll do

We are a busy team managing complex deliverables and conflicting demands, with a strong focus on quality for our customers, while also enjoying our work!

You will be responsible for delivering multiple initiatives from initiation through construction to BAU. This includes planning, tracking, and reporting within agreed timescales and quality standards.

Stakeholder engagement is key. You will work closely with the business to ensure project work streams align with strategic objectives and our commercial priorities.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Manage risk, issues, and change, including mitigation, escalation, and reporting.
• Motivate and lead your team, peers, and wider business towards success.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and third-party suppliers.
• Collaborate with our LPMO function for governance, reporting, and tracking progress.
• Manage scope and liaise with other business areas to identify dependencies.
• Contribute to a high-performing Portfolio Delivery team and promote continuous improvement.

Who you’ll be

An experienced Delivery Lead with a pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to delivery.

You should have proven ability in building relationships, influencing, and negotiating with multiple stakeholders and customers.

Understanding of software development methods, techniques, and concepts, with a track record of delivering full lifecycle projects, is essential.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing demands is key.

Other skills and experience include:

• Knowledge of project methodologies such as Agile, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, comfortable working remotely.
• Experience with project reporting and lifecycle management tools like MS Project.

Our Vision and Your Impact

Our vision is to be the leading provider of innovative healthcare technology that improves lives. Are you interested in contributing to that vision?

We lead in delivering patient-centered, connected, digitally enabled health and care services across various settings, including GP surgeries, hospitals, pharmacies, and more. Ranked among the top five Healthtech organizations in the UK, we are committed to developing healthcare technology that truly makes a difference.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At EMIS, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to accommodating individual needs during the application process. Please inform the talent team if you require adjustments.