IT Delivery Manager / Lead Project Manager

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing company is seeking an IT Delivery Manager / Lead Project Manager to oversee transformational projects in financial services. You will lead and coordinate significant IT projects, working closely with diverse teams across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate has proven experience in IT project management, strong stakeholder management skills, and a thorough understanding of technology delivery lifecycles. This is a full-time role based in London with a contract spanning 6 months, offering flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior IT Project Manager or Technology Delivery Manager.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint is essential.
• Experience working in regulated environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet business requirements.

Skills

Senior IT Project Management

Technology Delivery Lifecycles

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Stakeholder Management

Financial Systems Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

Certifications: PMP, SAFe, CSM, ITIL, or TOGAF

Job description

Job Title: IT Delivery Manager / Lead project Manager
Location: London - 3 Day per week onsite
Contract Type: 6 months - Possibility for extension
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you ready to lead transformational projects in the dynamic world of financial services? Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced IT Delivery Manager / Lead project Manager to spearhead their ECB onboarding programme. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for managing complex projects, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As the IT Delivery Manager, you will be at the heart of strategic technology delivery, ensuring key projects are executed flawlessly. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across the EMEA region, driving the end-to-end delivery of significant IT projects with precision and excellence.

Who You Are

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior IT Project Manager or Technology Delivery Manager
• Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint is essential
• Experience working in regulated environments is essential
• Financial systems knowledge (Oracle, SAP, regulatory reporting, MI)
• Results‑driven with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Certifications: PMP, SAFe, CSM, ITIL, or TOGAF

Key Responsibilities

• Project & programme Management: Lead multiple IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Use Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint to manage delivery and governance
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders. Communicate project status and facilitate collaboration across cross‑functional teams.
• Delivery Assurance: Ensure high‑quality deliverables that meet business requirements. Implement best practises in project management and conduct regular reviews. Lead end‑to‑end delivery of a finance regulatory technology project
• Resource & Vendor Management: optimise resource utilisation while managing internal teams and external vendors effectively.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, developing contingency plans to navigate challenges.
• Own delivery planning, risk management, and dependency management
• Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring alignment with overall business plans.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide regular updates on project status, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and ensure transparency.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team driving large‑scale, impactful projects across the EMEA region.
• Work in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Enjoy a flexible working pattern with the option to work remotely.

If you're excited about leading transformational IT projects and making a difference in the financial services sector, we invite you to apply! Bring your expertise, passion, and leadership to our client's team and help shape the future of technology delivery.

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