We are looking for
Delivery Lead
for our client's project based at
Manchester, UK – 3 days per week Onsite
Role Description:
The Delivery Lead will be responsible for leading a critical tower within the IT Programme, a strategic initiative supporting the Bank's data centre exit and cloud transformation. The role requires hands-on delivery leadership across multiple infrastructure and application workstreams, working closely with internal Bank teams and third-party suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as Tower Lead for one or more workstreams, ensuring timely and quality delivery of assigned scope.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage dependencies and align delivery milestones.
* Lead planning, execution, and reporting for:
* SCC Build and Migration (Active Directory, AWS, BluePrism, Citrix)
* Network Integration Remediation (VPN, third-party connections, ~180 application interfaces)
* Remote desktop re-platforming into cloud
* Exchange Online migration and email archive replacement
* Drive onboarding and familiarisation for new joiners to ensure productivity from day one
* Maintain delivery cadence and risk management across all assigned areas.
Essential Experience:
* Proven track record as a Delivery Lead or Programme Tower Lead in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
Direct experience in:
* Cloud migration (especially Citrix VDI and Exchange Online)
* Network remediation and application interface migration
* Email archive decommissioning and replacement
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.
Desirable:
Familiarity with Bank systems or prior experience in financial services