IT Delivery Manager

IT Delivery Manager

Job Summary

Were looking for an experienced IT Delivery Manager to lead some significant work to be delivered by the GIS IT delivery function to both modernized and simplify the Farnell landscape. You will also be responsibly for delivering the IT capability required to support the key strategic business initiatives which are complex IT projects. Youll play a key role in shaping and delivering initiatives that integrate legacy mainframe systems with modern cloud-based and e-commerce platforms. Another important aspect of the role will be to elevate the current IT delivery processes to support this program of work and ensure GIS become more efficient and effective at delivering quality solutions therefore maximizing business value. If youre a seasoned project leader who thrives in challenging environments and knows how to bring teams together to deliver exceptional resultsthis role offers the opportunity to make a real difference.

Whats in it for you

As well as the chance to lead major business-critical projects in a complex and evolving IT landscape.

We will also be offering a competitive salary package and the following benefits:

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
• Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Company car salary sacrifice scheme
• Simply Health Medical Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
• Free Onsite Parking and free onsite gym
• Flexible hybrid working
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Reward schemes

What Will You Be Doing

Project Planning & Definition

• Define project scope objectives deliverables and success criteria with business and technical stakeholders.
• Build comprehensive project plansincluding timelines cutover schedules resource plans and budgets.
• Identify and document risks dependencies assumptions and constraints.

Project Execution & Control

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery using Agile Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies.
• Facilitate requirements definition and ensure project scope is clearly understood and agreed.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (developers testers BAs infrastructure vendors).
• Monitor progress track KPIs and provide timely clear status reporting.
• Control scope changes by assessing impact across cost timeline and risk.
• Identify risks/issues early and drive mitigation or escalation when needed.
• Manage project budgets and track financial performance.
• Deliver projects on time on budget and with minimal business disruption.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Build strong trusted relationships with senior leaders business users technical teams and external partners.
• Maintain effective communication channels with clear consistent project updates.
• Lead project meetings workshops and reviews to maintain alignment and address concerns.

Legacy & Modern Application Integration

• Navigate complex environments combining legacy mainframe systems e-commerce platforms and modern distributed applications.
• Work closely with architects to design and implement robust integration strategies.
• Manage integration-related risks and interdependencies.

Process Improvement

• Continuously identify ways to enhance project delivery approaches and tools.
• Support the evolution of project management practices across the organisation.

What About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• 1012 years experience delivering complex fulllifecycle IT projects.
• Strong background working across environments involving legacy mainframes e-commerce platforms and modern integrated systems.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Broad delivery experience across both long-term strategic programmes and short tactical initiatives.
• Strong understanding of modern architectures and integration methods (APIs microservices message queues).
• Proficiency across Agile Waterfall and Hybrid delivery models.
• Deep knowledge of critical IT implementation stagesrequirements design testing cutover go-live.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong risk and issue management capability.
• Confident leader who supports motivates and guides delivery teams.
• Analytical problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and comfortable in dynamic fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Skilled in project management tools such as Jira Azure DevOps MS Project and Asana.

Desirable

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Agile certifications (e.g. ScrumMaster SAFe).
• Experience managing vendors and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks.

If this role sounds like something you could be interested in then I would love to hear from you.

All applications will be reviewed and if suitable you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team to arrange an initial screening call to discuss your suitability further.

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