We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to drive excellence in large-scale technology and risk program delivery, leading a team of 20+ Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and Delivery Leads. This role requires a unique blend of people leadership, agile expertise, and strategic program execution to deliver transformative business outcomes.

The successful candidate will balance team development (60%) - coaching talent and fostering high-performance delivery practices—with hands-on program leadership (40%), providing expert guidance on complex, high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Core Focus: People Leadership & Capability Uplift (60%)

• Mentor and develop RTEs and Delivery Leads, fostering career growth and agile delivery expertise.

• Lead a Delivery Community of Practice to define best practices, share knowledge, and drive continuous improvement.

• Champion agile transformation, embedding modern ways of working and optimizing team performance.

• Own talent strategy, including recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to meet program demands.

• Provide cross-functional leadership support, stepping in for peer leaders when required.

Strategic Delivery Leadership (40%)

• Advise on complex delivery challenges, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.

• Lead large-scale transformations, overseeing multi-year programs with significant operational and financial impact.

• Simplify complexity through data-driven decision-making and process optimization.

Skills & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology delivery, including 5+ years leading senior delivery professionals (RTEs, Agile Coaches, or Delivery Leads).
• Proven experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred), with knowledge of risk/compliance environments.
• Expertise in scaled agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or Spotify) and Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles.
• Track record of delivering large-scale transformations spanning people, process, and technology.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, with experience influencing executives and cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies

• Coaching and talent development
• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Decision-making under pressure
• Stakeholder and relationship management
• Adaptability in ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications (SAFe RTE, Scrum@Scale, etc.).

• Experience in risk or regulatory-driven programs.

• Strong financial/business acumen (investment cases, benefits tracking).