IT Delivery Lead

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an IT Delivery Lead to oversee the successful implementation of its IT change portfolio. This pivotal role involves managing project managers, ensuring timely delivery of projects, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT shared services, a strong background in project management methodologies, and exceptional leadership skills. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of IT management.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Sharescheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT shared services or MSP.
• Proven track record in project delivery and change management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all change is delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage all project managers on Group IT services projects.

Skills

IT programme management

Project management methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification or professional experience

Tools

MSP

ITIL

Prince 2

Agile

Job description

IT Delivery Lead

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Hybrid working)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, Discount scheme.

Role Overview:

This critical role as the Delivery Lead will ensure the successful implementation of the Group IT change portfolio and work packages for Group functions and Business Unit (BU) Information Systems (IS) teams.

The Delivery Lead will be responsible for ensuring all change is delivered on time and to budget with appropriate resources.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on…

• Ensuring delivery to plan, on time, within cost and anticipated resources
• Management of all project managers working on Group IT services projects
• Acting as a Project Manager where capacity allows
• Ensuring adoption of Group IT methods, practices and tooling
• Ensuring successful technical implementation of project change
• Ensuring impacted users are aware of all project related change and impact is assessed and minimised
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating change risks
• Ensuring detailed project documentation and updates to key stakeholders is maintained
• Facilitating communication between stakeholders, planning teams and delivery teams to ensure feedback remains continuous

Your previous experience is likely to include…

• Extensive experience in IT shared services or MSP, with a proven track record in successful programme and project delivery and change management
• Driving significant IT change and achieving impactful results
• Managing third-party suppliers in terms of commercials, deliverables and quality assurance
• Project and programme management tooling and ensuring these are managing projects through their lifecycle

To be successful in this role you will…

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times
• Possess a relevant qualification or be qualified through professional experience
• Demonstrate in depth expertise in IT programme and project management methodologies
• Hold relevant certifications such as MSP, ITIL, Prince 2, Agile
• Show exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Show demonstrable ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders and executive teams
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Be proactive and results oriented while remaining adaptable and collaborative, fostering a positive working culture