Senior Manager – Delivery Management in Burgess Hill

Senior Manager – Delivery Management in Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill Full-Time No working from home possible
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  • Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex technology initiatives across multiple platforms, teams, and business domains
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, architecture, business leaders, portfolio teams, NPD, and external partners to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and influence decisions
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, integrated release plans, and delivery artifacts
  • Track progress using data-driven insights and tools such as JIRA and Rally
  • Manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies with ownership, mitigation strategies, and transparent senior-leadership reporting
  • Drive cross-platform dependency management and integrated release planning
  • Lead or support large-scale technology modernization and migration initiatives
  • Partner with Product, NPD, Architecture, and Engineering teams on strategy, roadmap, and execution
  • Bridge business, product, and engineering teams to enable robust, scalable solutions
  • Establish and track program-level metrics and KPIs
  • Manage impediments and escalations
  • Drive end-to-end test management and readiness
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and adoption of delivery best practices
  • Manage technology vendors and external partners where applicable
  • Provide tailored team, program, and executive status reporting with risks, dependencies, milestones, and actionable insights

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Technology Program/Project Management, with a proven track record of delivering large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in highly matrixed environments, collaborating with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders including engineering, product, architecture, business leaders, and external partners
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and insight-driven reporting to senior and executive stakeholders
  • Strong hands-on experience with structured delivery practices, including detailed project planning, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management, and data-driven status reporting
  • Proven experience delivering technology modernization or migration initiatives, including platform transformations, cloud migrations, or legacy system decommissioning
  • Solid technical acumen with the ability to understand system architecture and engage in solution discussions
  • Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum or SAFe, including facilitating key ceremonies and managing cross-team dependencies
  • Proficiency with JIRA, Rally, and Confluence
  • Experience leveraging data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting, delivery tracking, and decision-making
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive outcomes in fast-paced environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Employment subject to successful completion of a background verification check
  • Visa sponsorship may be provided for certain positions depending on business requirements, role nature, cost, and applicable laws

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Technology Program and Project Management, with a focus on delivering large-scale technology modernization and migration initiatives. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams, utilizing data-driven insights for decision-making, and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Technology Program Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • JIRA and Rally Proficiency
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Communication

Hard Skills

  • Project Planning
  • RAID Management
  • Data-Driven Reporting
  • Technology Modernization
  • Cloud Migration
  • System Architecture Understanding
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Program-Level Metrics Tracking
  • End-to-End Test Management
  • Solution Discussions

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Continuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

  • Technology Initiatives
  • Matrixed Environments
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Platform Transformations
  • Legacy System Decommissioning

Tools & Technologies

  • JIRA
  • Rally
  • Confluence
  • AI-Enabled Tools
  • Automation Tools

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Senior Manager – Delivery Management in Burgess Hill employer: Jobtailor

As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.

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Jobtailor Recruitment Team