Release Delivery Manager

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

Summary of the role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Release Delivery Manager to join our Transformation department.

In this critical role, you will play a pivotal part in driving the successful delivery of a Release within one of our flagship transformation programmes. Spanning multiple years, the Release will involve multiple work-streams and bring about significant changes across various business areas.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivery in financial services, major programmes and data migrations, with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits

What you'll be doing

• Working with the Programme Director, Programme Sponsor and stakeholders to understand strategic context and to define and agree Programme objectives, scope, approach and an appropriate governance regime
• Have overall responsibility for the development and agreement of budget and expenditure associated with the Release
• Creating and implementing robust Release planning reporting and control processes
• Integrating work-streams and manage cross-business interdependencies to ensure co-ordinated delivery
• Leading, managing and motivating large, diverse teams and other resources
• Be responsible for chairing governance boards and championing governance processes
• Identifying financial and operational risks affecting the Release and the business. Then implementing appropriate measures to effectively manage and control

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in managing and delivering major projects or Releases, preferably within the Life and Pensions industry. Financial services experience is essential
• Previous experience with policy book/data migration is essential
• Ability to lead large, diverse teams of people
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at the highest level (internal and external)
• Understanding of leading-edge programme management, methodology and best practice
• Previous experience of managing 3rd Party relationships and high-level supplier relationships is desirable

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!