Hours:
35 hours per week, hybrid
Closing Date:
Fri, 22 May 2026
We’rerecruiting a Senior DeliveryLeadto drive complex transformation at scale and elevateagile delivery across our enterprise.Ifyou’repassionate abouttransformational change, this could be the role for you!
WhoAreWe?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We'rethe fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is thatwe'rea mutual organisation. Wedon'thaveshareholders;we'reowned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton'sa great placetowork,and you could be one of them, bringing with younew ideason how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals,we'llhelp 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 Managerand will work alongsidea 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’sInItForYou?
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 benefitsavailable to youincluding;
1. Annual discretionary bonus scheme
2. 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
3. Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and selladditionalannual leave days
4. Matching employerpensioncontribution(up to 10% per annum)
5. Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
6. Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
7. A commitment to training and development
8. Privatemedicalinsurance for all our colleagues
9. 3paid volunteering daysper annum
10. Diverseand inclusivecolleague networksavailable for you to joinincludingour Carers and Pride Alliance groups
11. We care about yourhealth and wellbeing– weprovidea range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative anddiscounted gym membership
WhatWill YouBeDoing?
12. Lead the delivery of major tech change initiatives, including platform upgrades, infrastructure transformation, and software development.
13. Choose the right delivery approach (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to matchdeliveryneeds.
14. Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Product/Platform Leads to align plans and roadmaps.
15. Drive PI Planning, sprint coordination, and dependency management across teams.
16. Maintain clear delivery governance, reporting, and visibility of risks and timelines.
17. Upliftagile and DevOps practices, championing continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
18. Advise technology leaders on delivery risks, resource needs, and implementation planning.
19. Facilitate planning workshops and delivery ceremonies to keep teams aligned and moving.
20. Promote automation, agility, and a culture of learning across delivery teams.
WhatDoWeNeedFromYou?
21. A seasoned senior delivery leader with a strong background intechnology‑focusedchange and transformation.
22. Deepexpertiseinagile delivery frameworks, DevOps principles, and technical delivery orchestration.
23. Proven experience deliveringlarge‑scale,cross‑functionaltechnology initiatives across enterprise environments.
24. Skilled in working with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, and Agile Release Trains to drive aligned, predictable delivery.
25. Confident leading PI Planning, technical workshops, and key delivery ceremonies.
26. Strongproblem‑solvingcapability with the ability to navigate integration complexity, legacy modernisation, and technical risk.
27. High emotional intelligence with a leadership style that influences, guides, and builds strong stakeholder relationships.
28. Hands‑onfamiliarity with technology operating models, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, and release automation.
29. Experience managing technical interdependencies, platform migrations, andhigh‑risktransformation programmes.
30. Track recordof upliftingagile maturity and engineering delivery capability.
31. Knowledge of tooling such as Azure DevOps or Apptio Target Process to manage backlogs and delivery flow.
32. Background in digital transformation, cloud adoption, or infrastructure modernisation is highly desirable.
33. Relevant certifications (e.g.,SAFe, Scrum, PMP, Agile Coach) areadvantageous.