Delivery Lead (Payments)

Ascendion; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Delivery Lead to bridge business strategy with actionable IT programs. This role demands a proven track record in the UK Banking sector, particularly in Treasury Services and Investment Banking. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance while managing teams and ensuring effective delivery. Join a global leader in AI-first software engineering that is committed to transforming digital journeys with innovative solutions. If you are passionate about driving efficiency and enhancing productivity in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Delivery Lead in the UK Banking Industry.
• Hands-on experience with Treasury Services and Investment Banking products.

Responsibilities

• Align business strategy with actionable work programs.
• Direct management of specialty functions or leadership of teams.

Skills

Project Management

Banking Payments (SEPA, SWIFT, CHAPS, RTP)

Treasury Services

Investment Banking

Education

PMP Certification

PgMP Certification

Job description

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Delivery Lead / Program Manager / Project Manager to align business strategy with actionable work programs, offering both strategic and tactical guidance on IT and business-related matters. The role involves direct management of a specialty function or leadership of lower-level managers/team leaders.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Delivery Lead / Program Manager / Project Manager in the UK Banking Industry.
• Background as a programmer or analyst/designer in a financial setting.
• Hands-on experience with Treasury Services or Investment Banking products and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Banking Payments (SEPA, SWIFT, CHAPS, RTP).

Certifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications required.

About Us:

• Ascendion is a global, leading provider of AI-first software engineering services, delivering transformative solutions across North America, APAC, and Europe. We are headquartered in New Jersey. We combine technology and talent to deliver tech debt relief, improve engineering productivity solutions, and accelerate time to value, driving our clients’ digital journeys with efficiency and velocity. Guided by our “Engineering to the power of AI” [EngineeringAI] methodology, we integrate AI into software engineering, enterprise operations, and talent orchestration, to address critical challenges of trust, speed, and capital. For more information, please go to www.ascendion.com.