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Senior delivery lead

Skipton
Posted: 12 May
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Hours:35 hours per week, hybridClosing Date:Fri, 22 May 2026We're recruiting a Senior Delivery Lead to drive complex transformation at scale and elevate agile delivery across our enterprise. If you're passionate about transformational change, this could be the role for you! Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future. You will be joining the Change Delivery Team, consisting of 2 Senior Enterprise Change Managers, 3 Senior Delivery Leads, 5 Release Train Engineers, 1 Senior Change Optimisation Manger, 1 Senior Enterprise PMO Manager and 1 Senior Journey Experience Manager and will work alongside a wider network of change professionals. Every change we deliver is ultimately for our customers and we're delivering new experiences centred around their needs – ensuring faster, simpler and more connected customer experiences that genuinely add value. What's In It For You? Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including; Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave bank holidays rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? Lead the delivery of major tech change initiatives, including platform upgrades, infrastructure transformation, and software development. Choose the right delivery approach (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to match delivery needs. Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Product/Platform Leads to align plans and roadmaps. Drive PI Planning, sprint coordination, and dependency management across teams. Maintain clear delivery governance, reporting, and visibility of risks and timelines. Uplift agile and DevOps practices, championing continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Advise technology leaders on delivery risks, resource needs, and implementation planning. Facilitate planning workshops and delivery ceremoni es to keep teams aligned and moving. Promote automation, agility, and a culture of learning across delivery teams. What Do We Need From You? A seasoned senior delivery leader with a strong background in technology‑focused change and transformation. Deep expertise in agile delivery frameworks, DevOps principles, and technical delivery orchestration. Proven experience delivering large‑scale, cross‑functional technology initiatives across enterprise environments. Skilled in working with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, and Agile Release Trains to drive aligned, predictable delivery. Confident leading PI Planning, technical workshops, and key delivery ceremonies. Strong problem‑solving capability with the ability to navi gate integration complexity, legacy modernisation, and technical risk. High emotional intelligence with a leadership style that influences, guides, and builds strong stakeholder relationships. Hands‑on familiarity with technology operating models, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, and release automation. Experience managing technical interdependencies, platform migrations, and high‑risk transformation programmes. Track record of uplifting agile maturity and engineering delivery capability. Knowledge of tooling such as Azure DevOps or Apptio Target Process to manage backlogs and delivery flow. Background in digital transformation, cloud adoption, or infrastructure modernisation is highly desirable. Relevant certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, PMP, Agile Coach) are advantageous.

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