AVP Delivery Lead

Delivery Lead – Digital Software, Payments, Regulatory, Agile, Change Management, Technology, Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services

Location:

Northampton (Hybrid) Type:
Permanent Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 base  bonus  benefits Our client, a leading Financial Services organisation, are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Delivery Lead to play a key role in the delivery of critical digital and payments programmes. This is a permanent opportunity joining a highly visible area of the business during an exciting period of change and transformation. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of complex, high-impact projects across the digital and payments space, including time-sensitive.

With a strong focus on software and platform improvements, you will work across multiple work streams, managing multi-million-pound budgets and cross-functional delivery teams. Success in this role will require a mix of technical understanding, strategic thinking, and hands-on delivery, as well as excellent stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities Manage full lifecycle project delivery in both Agile and Waterfall environments Lead multiple work streams and drive delivery of regulatory and digital transformation initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technology Oversee planning, change management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution Translate business requirements into functional specifications and ensure alignment across delivery teams Contribute to shaping strategy and improving internal project delivery processes Key Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Delivery Lead within large, complex organisations (preferably Financial Services) Strong technical acumen and understanding of the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) Hands-on experience delivering digital projects;

payments-related projects highly desirable Deep knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies Excellent stakeholder and change management skills Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team within a growing organisation, offering excellent career progression and the chance to make a significant impact on key strategic initiatives.