Delivery Manager
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
11-03-2025
Job Specifications
Delivery Manager - Integration Project (Banking/Finance) - London (Hybrid) - 12-month contract
My Customer is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to support a critical integration project connecting their Core Banking, CRM, and Cards systems to various user/customer facing interfaces. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth project execution, engaging with stakeholders, and overseeing the successful delivery of system integrations.
This role requires a solid understanding of integration tools, including Azure, .Net, and Java.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Delivery - Manage the end-to-end delivery of system integration, ensuring milestones are met.'
Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and business users to drive collaboration and manage expectations.'
Technical Oversight - Ensure integrations between Core Banking, CRM, and Cards systems are effectively implemented.'
Risk & Issue Management - Proactively identify and address risks or roadblocks impacting delivery.'
Agile & Best Practices - Foster agile ways of working and promote best practices in system integration.
Key Skills & Experience
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Proven experience delivering complex integration projects.'
Strong understanding of APIs, Azure, .Net, and Java.'
Experience working with Core Banking, CRM, and Cards systems is highly desirable.'
Ability to manage multiple teams and drive technical conversations.'
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
This Delivery Manager is required to work onsite in Central London, 2-3 days a week.
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