Jobs in Minworth

Purpose:

The Application Delivery Lead is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery, quality assurance, and live operational stability of a portfolio of business‑critical applications and integrations. The role combines hands‑on business analysis, delivery leadership, and subject‑matter expertise to ensure systems meet operational needs and continue to evolve beyond initial rollout.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Own the delivery lifecycle for assigned applications, from requirements discovery through development, testing, release, and live operation

Perform hands‑on business analysis, including requirements elicitation, documentation, and acceptance criteria definition

Lead and take accountability for development delivered by internal offshore software teams, ensuring quality, pace, and alignment to agreed priorities

Ensure appropriate unit test coverage through oversight of delivery teams, perform IT‑level functional validation where necessary, and own release readiness including final review and deployment sign‑off.

Work with Product teams to agree priorities, sequencing, and delivery approach for system enhancements

Act as the application subject‑matter expert, supporting the service desk and operations during incidents and releases as required

Provide day‑one and post‑release support for operational systems to ensure smooth adoption

Accountable for application documentation, knowledge transfer, and maintaining strong system understanding to support ongoing delivery and support

Balance delivery demands with system stability, operational risk, and business priorities

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

* Proven experience owning application delivery in a business‑critical environment

* Strong experience performing business analysis as part of a delivery role

* Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing practices

* Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams

* Strong ownership mindset with the ability to make decisions under ambiguity

Desirable

* Experience with Technical Services Systems (e.g. Service Now, Salesforce) and relevant Integrations

* Background in Technical Services (e.g. Break fix, IT rollout and deployment services)

* Experience supporting live systems alongside formal service desk functions

Additional Information

* Some travel may be required

* Hybrid working model

* Occasional out‑of‑hours involvement around planned releases for operational systems

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

* Competitive Salary

* Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions

* Life assurance

* 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

* Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)

* Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).

* Established hybrid working structure

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:

1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions

2. Mental health support and counselling

3. Online physiotherapy

4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support

5. Wellbeing and healthy living support

* Cycle to work scheme

* Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

* Quarterly employee recognition awards

* Employee referral scheme with financial reward

* Benefits hub with employee retail discounts

* Discounted eye test vouchers

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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