Senior Delivery Manager

Senior Delivery Manager* (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

Our client, a leading institution in this field, is seeking a Programme Manager to spearhead critical corporate change initiatives that drive business transformation and enhance operational efficiencies.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee programmes and projects that influence how the bank conducts its operations, delivers services, and executes functions. As the primary contact for department managers on significant change initiatives, your ability to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and negotiate resources will be paramount to your success.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Foreign Exchange (FX) programme, collaborating with diverse teams across multiple organisations.
Communicate clear target outcomes, oversee delivery processes, and manage risks to ensure compliance with established standards.
Ensure project execution meets the bank's expectations regarding outcomes, timeline, and cost.
Monitor and manage financials for the programme while assisting in resource planning and facilitating effective interactions between business and technology leaders.
Establish target outcomes in collaboration with stakeholders and senior leaders, promoting a clear vision for programme goals.
Cultivate strong relationships with business and technology leaders, as well as with Compliance and Risk teams.
Organise and facilitate programme routines-including kick-offs, status reviews, and stakeholder meetings-to maintain momentum and engagement.
Coordinate dependencies and risks across multiple organisations, ensuring proactive management of challenges that may impede delivery.
Deliver comprehensive status updates to stakeholders and leadership concerning outcomes, delivery timelines, and any potential risks or issues.
Maintain compliance with Enterprise Change Management standards while tracking success metrics and reviewing programme performance with stakeholders.
Contribute insights to enhance the Change Management process within the Portfolio.

Skills & Experience:

A strong foundation in programme management, project management, and the ability to lead initiatives effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective negotiation and conflict resolution within diverse teams.
Aptitude for problem-solving and adaptability, allowing for a nimble response to shifting priorities and deadlines.
Proficient communication skills, facilitating engagement with varying levels of organisational hierarchy.
Familiarity with technology and a solid understanding of project and software development methodologies.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment