Join our London team as a Senior Delivery Manager in a hybrid working model. In this senior leadership role, you will spearhead the discovery and initiation phases of complex technology and transformation engagements. You will guide initiatives from the ground up, ensure technical and engineering alignment, manage senior client stakeholders and provide strategic commercial oversight.Acting as the primary bridge between business objectives, technology strategy and execution, you will define the scope, operating model, solution direction, governance and delivery readiness necessary to set our clients up for seamless execution.ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Client Services organization to support the strategic business objectives of the accountLead the end-to-end discovery phase to establish a clear project framework, delivery approach, governance model and operating cadenceDefine roles, responsibilities, communication models and decision-making structures to enable effective mobilisationDevelop comprehensive discovery outputs including problem statements, target-state vision, roadmap options and delivery recommendationsGuide transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability and adaptabilityOversee technical decision-making during discovery to ensure alignment with target architecture, platforms and long-term strategyLeverage a strong understanding of technology stacks, cloud platforms, data and modern engineering practicesCollaborate closely with engineering and architecture teams to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable and delivery-readyMonitor operational, financial, commercial and strategic aspects of the discovery engagementSupport budget forecasting, commercial inputs, pricing and P&L awareness for the engagementRequirementsStrong background in technology-enabled transformation within consulting or delivery-led environments in Financial ServicesComprehensive knowledge of Financial Services domain dynamics and industry standardsSolid understanding of modern technology platforms, cloud platforms and software engineering practicesProven experience leading discovery, initiation or mobilisation phases of large-scale technology or transformation programsExtensive experience as a senior leader managing large and complex data and AI programs at enterprise scaleProven ability to translate data and AI strategies into actionable plans with clear business outcomes and ROIPractical knowledge of modern data platforms, AI and Generative AI concepts including machine learning, LLMs and MLOps sufficient to challenge and assess technical proposalsAwareness of regulatory and ethical considerations in data and AI including data protection and responsible AI adoptionExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills backed by experience influencing C-level stakeholdersNice to haveExperience managing large programs across multiple European markets in addition to the UKFamiliarity with pre-sales, bid strategy and shaping large-scale data-driven transformation engagementsWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Delivery Manager (Financial services - Global Delivery Organisation) employer: EPAM Systems
Join a dynamic and innovative team in London where your expertise as a Delivery Director will be valued and nurtured. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work culture that fosters continuous improvement and professional growth, offering you the chance to work alongside award-winning teams in the Retail/Consumer Products industry. With a focus on client satisfaction and strategic project delivery, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment in an environment that champions creativity and technical excellence.
