Product Delivery Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm seeks a results-driven Product Delivery Manager to oversee end-to-end product delivery cycles. This role demands excellent stakeholder engagement and governance skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence in high-impact initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Access to wellness platform and wellbeing sessions

Life Insurance & Income protection

Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme with product discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product delivery or program management.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Proven track record of complex, cross-functional initiative delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery lifecycle for product initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage timelines.
• Drive delivery governance, status reporting, and risk compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder engagement

Risk compliance management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Product Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact products and solutions across our business. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of product initiatives, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and contributing to a best-in-class customer experience.

As a key liaison between product, technology, and business stakeholders, you will ensure timely delivery, manage interdependence, and uphold governance and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for key product initiatives, from intake through release and operationalization.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, business partners, and support functions to manage timelines, track dependencies, and remove blockers.
• Drive structured delivery governance, status reporting, change control, and risk/compliance adherence.
• Develop delivery roadmaps and milestones aligned with broader strategic goals.
• Own and manage cross-team dependencies, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
• Create dashboards, status updates, and executive-ready presentations that distill progress and impact.
• Manage release planning, change readiness, and post-launch monitoring.
• Use tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint to support and optimize delivery processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery frameworks and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product delivery, program/project management, or a similar role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle, technology delivery models (Agile/Waterfall), and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in delivery tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint.
• Experience driving change initiatives and managing compliance and risk considerations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with JQL and release management practices.
• Understanding of customer journey design, product analytics, or operational workflows.
• Experience coordinating between globally distributed teams.

We also offer:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
• Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance & Income protection
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount