Principal, Delivery Manager

Purpose of Job

The Principal is responsible for defining the strategy and leading the implementation of their specialism across delivery teams the department and customers. The roles core focus is to enable engineering teams to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible in line with and in order to deliver maximum value to our business.

The Principal is responsible for leading delivery teams working cross functionally across the department and with the business to implement and develop standards foster a unified approach and leverage agile values principles and practices.

The role facilitates an environment conducive to the success of engineering teams and is accountable for the strategy and delivery of their specific departmental and business strategies.

The role constantly innovates and leads the creation of a product and delivery mindset ensuring high levels of engagement effective adoption of business change with internal teams business stakeholders and external partners.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Lead and take ownership of complex cross-functional IT delivery programs across multiple squads ensuring alignment with organisational technology strategies and objectives.
Manage Agile delivery processes balancing flexibility with necessary controls to ensure on-time within-scope delivery of IT solutions that meet business value and technical outcomes. Empower teams to collaborate adapt and drive delivery efficiency while maintaining a focus on delivering high-impact technology solutions.
Build and manage relationships with senior IT and business stakeholders instilling a Product mindset and ensuring clear communication on delivery goals progress risks and outcomes. Effectively manage expectations and ensure alignment on scope timelines and key milestones with a primary focus on Agile delivery and secondary considerations for Waterfall structures when required.
Lead by example mentoring and coaching team members on Agile delivery best practices continuous improvement and Agile maturity. Foster a culture of collaboration self-organisation and agility while maintaining flexibility to apply Waterfall techniques where necessary for certain IT projects with more rigid requirements.
Identify and implement improvements to Agile delivery practices across multiple squads enabling the scaling of Agile methods to achieve efficiency and effectiveness at the departmental level. Ensure that practices such as Scrum Kanban and continuous delivery are adapted and optimised to fit the complexity of large-scale IT delivery efforts driving cross-team collaboration consistency and high-quality output.
Ensure all aspects of delivery governance are met focusing primarily on Agile frameworks. This includes managing stage gates budgets financial controls steering group presentations service design and service transition as needed in hybrid or large-scale IT projects. Proactively identify assess and manage delivery risks and dependencies across multiple IT teams
Facilitate the preparation of business cases for IT projects focusing on clearly articulating scope benefits costs and risk mitigation strategies. Develop timelines delivery models and resource allocation plans that prioritise Agile methods.

Knowledge Skills Experience and Qualifications

Expert understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban SAFe etc.) with significant experience in leading complex cross-functional technology delivery programs and projects ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.
In-depth knowledge of Waterfall and hybrid adaptive delivery and governance frameworks enabling the integration of these practices within Agile delivery to meet organisational needs and balance flexibility with necessary controls.
Excellent leadership and communication skills enabling strong engagement with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams. Skilled in translating complex project information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience in risk and dependency management proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks across multiple teams
Expertise in stakeholder management and expectation setting ensuring clear communication on project scope timelines and progress balancing Agile flexibility with the organisational need for control and visibility.
Extensive experience in Agile delivery with a strong track record of leading complex cross-functional programs and projects. Proven success in managing multiple teams driving delivery outcomes and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
Proven experience in managing and scaling Agile practices across an organisation with a deep understanding of how to apply Agile frameworks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness especially in large enterprise-level technology transformations.
Experience in managing and resolving risks dependencies and issues at an enterprise level using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to ensure project success.
Experience in large-scale cross-functional delivery and the ability to navigate complexity in enterprise environments managing multiple teams and integrating Agile methods across diverse functions.
A relevant degree or equivalent experience in a delivery Agile or business-related field.
Advanced Agile certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Advanced ScrumMaster (A-CSM) or equivalent certifications demonstrating in-depth Agile expertise.

What is it like to work at the EBRD / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation and use your talents to make a real difference to peoples lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD our Values Inclusiveness Innovation Trust and Responsibility are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up collaborating smartly acting decisively with full commitment and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial political public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences bringing fresh ideas energy and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients shareholders and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Banks core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial ethnic religious and cultural background gender gender identity sexual orientation age socio-economic background or disability.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).