Delivery Lead - Core Financial Services

Square One Resources; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Square One Resources is seeking a Delivery Lead in Core Financial Services for a six-month contract. This role involves overseeing project delivery, collaborating with teams, and ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management, particularly in finance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and client management.
• Ability to adhere to project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects including scope, budget, and timelines.
• Report on project progress and manage risks effectively.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Forecasting

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Job Title: Delivery Lead - Core Financial Services
Location: Manchester - x3 on site per week
Salary/Rate: £350-395 per day
Start Date: 30/06/2025
Job Type: Contract till end of the year

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a Delivery Lead in Core Financial Services to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Skills & experience

You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and executing specific company goals or policies involving monitoring associated budgets, allocating project resources and motivating and managing the programmes team members.

Other duties include issuing progress reports and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely and efficient fashion.

1) Be responsible for the end to end management of the project therefore need to have significant experience in planning, finance forecasting, risk management and progress reporting.
2) Lead end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are met.
3) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, design, and business stakeholders.
4) Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
5) Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
6) Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
7) Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
8) Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
9) Manage client expectations and foster strong client relationships.
10) Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and team performance.
11) Mentor and guide junior project managers or team leads.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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