Software Delivery Manager

Finova; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services technology provider is looking for a Software Delivery Manager to deliver complex projects and engage key stakeholders. This role requires excellent project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and teams. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, and additional perks like volunteering options and health insurance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate their ability to govern projects and work within Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering software projects and technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of technologies to support planning and delivery.
• Experience working with engineering teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from inception to implementation.
• Engage and manage key stakeholders with status updates.
• Develop delivery plans, costings, and estimates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Excellent presentation skills

Relationship building

Technical understanding

Job description

Software Delivery Manager - Location: Manchester/London/Cheltenham

About Finova

Finova is the UK’s largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud‑native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

About the Role:

What will you be doing?

• Reporting to the Product Lead, you’ll play a key role in delivering major technical changes and initiatives to our clients.
• Own and manage complex, high‑impact projects from inception through to implementation and post‑launch health checks.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to develop delivery plans, costings, and accurate estimates.
• Establish project governance, set priorities, and coordinate teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Engage and manage key stakeholders, providing clear status updates, progress reports, and actionable insights on cost‑benefit analysis and revenue opportunities.

About You:

Your attitude and approach matter most, but we’d love to see evidence of:

• Proven experience delivering both simple and complex software projects and technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of core technologies and processes to support planning, overcome delivery challenges, and communicate effectively with internal teams and clients.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues – confident enough to challenge and set expectations when needed.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate progress and solutions clearly and persuasively.
• Capability to govern multiple projects to a high standard or independently deliver complex initiatives.
• Experience working with engineering teams, product managers, and clients of varying sizes and delivery maturity, with an understanding of how these factors influence planning and risk.
• Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including the ability to create and track burndown charts.

What We Offer:

Hybrid working: At Finova, we believe the best outcomes come from working together – and having the flexibility to work in a way that suits both our people and our business. We operate a hybrid working model, with most teams spending around three days a week in the office and with our customers. This time together helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and solve complex challenges as a team. We also know that flexibility matters. Our approach is designed to support a healthy balance, combining in‑person collaboration with the freedom to work remotely where it makes sense.

Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.

Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP.

Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.

Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups.

Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give‑As‑You‑Earn scheme to support your favourite charities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, please reach out—we’d love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.