Delivery Manager in PRA PRODUCT ENGINEERING

at  Bank of England

DESCRIPTION

Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front row seat for the digitalisation of the financial sector, and the rise of rise of fintech and regtech. A core organisational strength, with our people at our centre, Technology enable the Bank of England to deliver its mission by providing a hugely diverse set of technical solutions and platforms. From supporting critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to evolving data analytics, reinventing our online presence, and introducing a fully digital workplace. Be part of a team that’s constantly evolving, just like our industry.
We take pride in our people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You’ll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

At The Bank of England, we are seeking to attract and employ the best people by encouraging applications from candidates who reflect the diverse nature of the society we serve. Be part of a Digital Platform team whose platforms and products enable a digital and agile Bank for all, achieved with a diverse and talented division of technology professionals.
In the Technology PRA Data division you will join a forward thinking team. We embrace new technologies, follow Agile methods as our preferred approach first, and our people always come first.
The Division is accountable for technology design, development and operations for all applications and systems that provide services to the Prudential Regulation Authority.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We welcome applications from expert Delivery Managers to join the division and be part of the wider delivery management function within Technology.
As the Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of agile IT delivery leading to the successful end-to-end implementation of IT solutions.
You will lead with energy and passion to achieve the outcomes required by the Bank, whilst motivating the IT delivery team, acting as servant leader enabling them to meet commitments and be at their best.

Responsibilities include:

• Championing agile delivery methodology and build understanding and capability across the division
• Facilitating cross-functional groups to plan and deliver projects – identifying which methodology best fits the needs and style of the team.
• The agreement of scope and delivery plans in conjunction with Product Owners, resource managers, Business representatives and Project Managers.
• The management of key technology deliverables, working within agreed processes, leading to successful delivery against plan.
• The coordination, planning of Technology activities and dependencies achieve required work packages
• The reporting of progress against plans to the Project Manager, managing or escalating exceptions as required
• Facilitating agile ceremonies, performing the SCRUM master role
• Facilitating the creation of IT estimates that feed into the project budget
• Possible opportunities to line manage people in the division.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria

• Proven successful delivery of IT projects in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to engage, motivate, coach and mentor others to meet the team commitments
• Demonstrable experience of building trusted and open working relationships across the organisation and at varying levels of seniority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to plan for the whole IT delivery considering dependencies, risks and issues, feeding into the overall project plan
• Good solid understanding of Jira, Confluence, MS Azure or similar packages.
• Experience of software technology and development processes, particularly Scrum, Kanban, Test Driven Development and agile delivery

Desirable Criteria

• Ideally experienced with associated IT qualifications such as ITIL, or other associated indicators of a proven background in technology change management.
• Experienced in commercial awareness and supplier management.
• People management experience

Responsibilities include:

• Championing agile delivery methodology and build understanding and capability across the division
• Facilitating cross-functional groups to plan and deliver projects – identifying which methodology best fits the needs and style of the team.
• The agreement of scope and delivery plans in conjunction with Product Owners, resource managers, Business representatives and Project Managers.
• The management of key technology deliverables, working within agreed processes, leading to successful delivery against plan.
• The coordination, planning of Technology activities and dependencies achieve required work packages
• The reporting of progress against plans to the Project Manager, managing or escalating exceptions as required
• Facilitating agile ceremonies, performing the SCRUM master role
• Facilitating the creation of IT estimates that feed into the project budget
• Possible opportunities to line manage people in the division

This role offers a salary of circa £51,870-£59,850. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection