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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