Location: London - Hybrid (2-3 days per week)
Salary: £(Apply online only)k + Bonus
Type: Permanent
Sponsorship: Not available
Overview
A leading international multi-asset exchange organisation operating across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The organisation is focused on strengthening its technology platforms, regulatory compliance, and delivery capability to support global market participants.
Role Purpose
The Senior Delivery Manager will lead the design, implementation, and adoption of delivery methodologies and governance frameworks across technology, product, and change functions.
You will operate at the intersection of technology, product, business, and risk, ensuring delivery is predictable, transparent, and aligned to strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Methodology & Framework Design
Define and implement hybrid delivery frameworks (Agile) aligned to enterprise needs
Establish a standardised Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) across programmes
Embed best practices across tooling such as Jira and Confluence
Ensure alignment across engineering, architecture, and productGovernance & Control Framework
Design and implement a robust delivery governance model, including:
Programme and portfolio governance forums
Standardised reporting (RAID, status, financial tracking)
Escalation and decision-making frameworks
Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations from relevant financial authorities
Build audit-ready processes and artefactsAdoption & Change Leadership
Drive enterprise-wide adoption of delivery standards and governance frameworks
Lead stakeholder engagement across Technology, Business, Risk, and Compliance
Develop and execute change management strategies to embed new ways of working
Address resistance and ensure sustained behavioural changeDelivery Oversight & Performance
Provide oversight and assurance across key programmes and initiatives
Coach and support Delivery Managers, Programme Managers, and Scrum Masters
Intervene in at-risk programmes and drive recovery plans
Define and track delivery KPIs and success metrics (predictability, velocity, risk reduction)Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
Engage senior stakeholders and executives to align delivery with strategic priorities
Present at governance forums and steering committees
Act as a trusted advisor on delivery strategy and execution
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as a Senior Delivery Manager or Programme Lead within financial services or regulated environments
Demonstrated success in:
Designing and implementing delivery methodologies
Building governance frameworks at scale
Driving organisational adoption and change
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models
Strong knowledge of SDLC and enterprise delivery tooling
Experience operating in regulated environments with audit and compliance requirements
Excellent stakeholder management, including executive-level engagementDesirable
Experience within capital markets, trading platforms, or exchange environments
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in global financial markets
Salary description
£100000.00 - £120000.00 per year