Agile Delivery Manager m/f/d

Job Description

Agile Delivery Manager/ Project ManagerEmagine Consulting – Investment Banking£550 - £600 per day (inside IR35)London – Onsite 2 days a weekemagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailoredhigh-end consulting services and solutions.We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towardsour clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.Overview:We are seeking a Delivery Manager/ Project Manager to join our consultancy firm, leading a critical transformation project within the financial services sector focused on Avaloq implementation and subsequent deposit migration. This role will be pivotal inmanaging the adoption of Avaloqs SaaS solution and upgrading banking systems. Experience with Avaloq or similar SaaS solutions will be highly beneficial. You will collaborate closely with Agile pods, ensuring efficient project delivery while maintaining alignmentwith Agile methodologies.Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of Avaloq implementation and deposit migration projects, focusing on timely execution, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Implement Agile methodologies effectively within the project team, conducting daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and burn-down sessions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and migration processes.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Drive communication and reporting on project status, issues, and dependencies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, providing leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively, adhering to organizational standards.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Project Manager, or similar role in complex transformation projects within Investment banking.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with experience leading Agile pods through sprint cycles, burn-downs, and retrospectives.
• Experience with Avaloq or similar SaaS solutions is highly desired.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Solid track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle, from strategy to implementation. This will provide you with a broad baseof experience from which to build an outstanding career.

We pride ourselves on;

• Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development.
• Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model
• Investing in employees’ growth through ongoing training and development
• Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise
• Providing an transparent performance and career management experience.

Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as:

• Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction
• Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs
• Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation

InterestedAt emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.“emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability,gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin”