Lead Delivery Manager (FTC/Secondment to April 2026)

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of England is seeking a Lead Delivery Manager on a fixed-term contract until April 2026. This role focuses on leading the Future Data Systems programme, driving project execution, ensuring timelines are met, and managing stakeholder engagement, while leveraging Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will join a diverse team aiming to transform the Bank's data production capabilities.

Benefits

Pension

Performance awards

Flexible benefits

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of delivery methodologies, including Agile.
• Experience leading projects or programmes to successful completion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the FDS, ensuring milestones, quality, budget, and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with Bank, business, and technology teams to identify deliverables and review technology resourcing.
• Identify and manage programme risks and dependencies.

Skills

Agile

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

ITIL

Job description

Lead Delivery Manager (FTC/Secondment to April 2026)

Job Description

Full-time, fixed-term contract to April 2026

Location: Leeds

Technology Directorate

DGCIO Division for Monetary Policy (MP) and Financial Stability (FS)

The DGCIO leads business-facing technology functions dedicated to servicing MP and FS. The DGCIO is accountable for the delivery and operations of all technology relied upon by MP and FS.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join the Future Data Systems (FDS) programme on a fixed-term contract until April 2026.

The FDS programme aims to transform the Bank's data production and statistics accessibility by building a new statistical production system (STRATUS) on the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP). The programme collaborates with a Service Integrator to build a diverse, talented, results-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the FDS, ensuring milestones, quality, budget, and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with Bank, business, and technology teams to identify deliverables and review technology resourcing quarterly.
• Manage the contract obligations and deliverables of third-party consultancies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align requirements, report progress, and manage expectations.
• Identify and manage programme risks and dependencies.
• Maintain governance, RAID logs, and reporting to leadership.
• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Support planning of data migration, system integration, and go-live readiness.

Minimum and Essential Criteria

• Extensive knowledge of delivery methodologies, including Agile.
• Experience leading projects or programmes to successful completion.
• Team management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership skills, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with the government Digital Services (GDS) Standard.
• IT qualifications such as ITIL.

Additional Information

Salary: £62,640 - £70,470, Leeds

Benefits include pension, performance awards, flexible benefits, annual leave, private medical insurance, and more.

Employment is subject to National Security Vetting clearance.

Application closes on Wednesday 2 July.

About Us

The Bank of England promotes monetary and financial stability, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the UK economy.

We value diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working and equal opportunities.

Application Process

Ensure all application questions are answered fully. Applications are anonymized during review.

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