Delivery Lead

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Delivery Lead (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of significant changes across multiple business units.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all project aspects—including scope, timeline, and budget—are meticulously managed. This is a key role where you will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and ensure seamless integration of various work streams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Oversee project scope, timelines, and budget, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards.
  • Resource Alignment: Obtain and align resources to key project roles, establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities.
  • Execution Oversight: Lead and direct project execution, integration, and implementation, maintaining focus on quality assurance and compliance.
  • Risk Management: Develop and implement effective risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with business and technology leaders, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and informed.
  • Program Coordination: Facilitate all program routines, including kick-offs, status reviews, and stakeholder meetings, to promote communication and collaboration.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor success metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on project status, risks, and schedule.
  • Financial Management: Manage project financials and assist with resource planning, contributing to the overall success of the program.

Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience in risk management within the financial industry, focusing on infrastructure transformation and technical operations management.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects in a matrix organization, demonstrating strong leadership and team collaboration.
  • Deep understanding of risk management procedures, with experience in developing and implementing standards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction across the Enterprise.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on balancing risk versus reward.

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Job Description:

Delivery Lead (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of significant changes across multiple business units.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all project aspects—including scope, timeline, and budget—are meticulously managed. This is a key role where you will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and ensure seamless integration of various work streams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Oversee project scope, timelines, and budget, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards.
  • Resource Alignment: Obtain and align resources to key project roles, establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities.
  • Execution Oversight: Lead and direct project execution, integration, and implementation, maintaining focus on quality assurance and compliance.
  • Risk Management: Develop and implement effective risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with business and technology leaders, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and informed.
  • Program Coordination: Facilitate all program routines, including kick-offs, status reviews, and stakeholder meetings, to promote communication and collaboration.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor success metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on project status, risks, and schedule.
  • Financial Management: Manage project financials and assist with resource planning, contributing to the overall success of the program.

Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience in risk management within the financial industry, focusing on infrastructure transformation and technical operations management.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects in a matrix organization, demonstrating strong leadership and team collaboration.
  • Deep understanding of risk management procedures, with experience in developing and implementing standards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction across the Enterprise.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on balancing risk versus reward.

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Posted: May 4th, 2026