IT Programme Delivery Lead

MLM Search LTD; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Programme Delivery Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves driving high-impact projects within a dynamic financial services environment. The successful candidate will manage budgets, coordinate teams, and ensure that project goals align with stakeholder expectations. With a focus on process improvement and governance, this position offers a unique opportunity to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. If you have a strong background in IT programme delivery and are passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex IT programmes.
• Strong understanding of project governance and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams.
• Define project scopes and maintain delivery roadmaps.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Opportunity: IT Programme Delivery Lead (Fixed-term Contract)

A 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity has arisen at a large UK financial services firm for an IT Programme Delivery Lead to drive and execute high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Managing budgets, third-party vendors, and cross-functional delivery teams.
2. Coordinating internal and external development teams to ensure resource allocation aligns with project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
3. Defining and maintaining detailed project scopes, technical/user requirements, and delivery roadmaps in partnership with key stakeholders.
4. Using project management tools to monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, and provide real-time updates via dashboards and reports.
5. Establishing and maintaining strong governance practices, including RAID logs, change control processes, lessons learned, and key decision tracking.
6. Conducting regular IT process evaluations to uncover opportunities for automation, standardisation, and operational improvements.
7. Leading the implementation of targeted process improvements to boost efficiency, strengthen governance, and enhance service delivery.
8. Defining and monitoring KPIs to measure project success, system performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

This is a great opportunity and working environment for a driven individual with a strong background in delivering complex IT programmes.