OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis. Join the Close Brothers Technology Team where you will lead and manage agile delivery across multiple business units within the division. Working as part of the Agile Delivery team our ideal team member will have previous experience in squad budget setting, managing general performance and output, and ensuring continual, incremental, hypothesis-based improvements with excellent attention to detail. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for setting the squad budget, managing the general performance and output of the squads, and ensuring that the squads meet their objectives. Be a consultative expert in agile methods and techniques, including Value Stream principles, to provide guidance and support to the squads. Work with and challenge senior stakeholders in delivery matters, using business terms to ensure clear communication and understanding that supports cohesive delivery of Manage multiple squads including how they operate across each other, ensuring good alignment of delivery and releases Manage the budget for the squads depending on budget source for all squads in the division. Manage partner relationships and ensuring resource suitability, planning, and forecasting to meet the needs of the squads. Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Previous working experience in a delivery role. Experience working in financial services. Understanding of Product Management practices including market analysis techniques. Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Assertiveness and the ability to challenge and probe client and business needs. Creative thinker with a vision. Knowledge of Agile process and principles. Knowledge of Lean process and principles. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers To find out more about life at Close Brothers:https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers374017299-899295541 To find out more about our benefits:https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group LI-CD1 LI-Hybrid