Delivery Program Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a seasoned Delivery Program Manager in London to manage delivery functions and lead large technical teams. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and proven expertise in service management. This role offers significant impact within a dynamic environment, emphasizing stakeholder satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Delivery and Program Management.
• Proven experience in transition and steady-state delivery.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL practices and SLA governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned infrastructure service towers.
• Manage delivery risks, escalations, and issues.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and performance reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Service management frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

PMP / PRINCE2 / ITIL v4 certifications

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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You Are:

We are seeking a seasoned Delivery Program Manager to lead the successful transition and steady-state delivery of multiple infrastructure towers under this engagement.

The individual will be responsible for managing key delivery functions, leading large technical teams, ensuring SLA compliance, driving stakeholder satisfaction, and collaborating with both onsite and offshore teams.

The Opportunity:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned infrastructure service towers across the program.
• Manage the transition phase in coordination with the Transition Lead and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless handover to operations and establish steady-state delivery governance.
• Lead and manage large cross-functional teams, both onsite and offshore.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and act as the key delivery point of contact.
• Define and track SLAs, KPIs, and ensure timely reporting and performance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage delivery risks, escalations, and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, security policies, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with other internal delivery leads across data center, cloud, network, EUC, service desk, and application teams.

Location:

• Role is based in or around London.
• Willingness to work onsite with flexibility for hybrid working where applicable.
• Occasional travel may be required within the UK or to offshore locations.

What you need:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Delivery and Program Management.
• Proven experience in transition and steady-state delivery of managed services engagements.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL practices, service management frameworks, and SLA governance.
• Experience working in complex, multi-vendor environments with onsite-offshore delivery models.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive results, manage ambiguity, and align cross-functional teams to program goals.
• Demonstrated capability in risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making under pressure.
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and strong leadership acumen.
• Experience in financial services or asset management domain is a plus.

Bonus:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / ITIL v4 certifications are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid infrastructure environments.

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