Delivery Lead - London, United Kingdom - St. James's Place

St. James's Place
St. James's Place
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Who we are

People have always been at the heart of St.

James's Place, we value long-term relationships and we are a home for people who care about the future - financially, environmentally and socially.

These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.


Location:
Cirencester or London (hybrid working)


Employment Type:
Fixed-Term Contract


The role:


The primary purpose is to
lead the delivery management capability for one of the three primary Data & Technology Change portfolios of work - Investments, Operations or Client & Partner Engagement.

This role owns the
planning,
execution and
oversight for all technology and data change for areas in scope and that delivery management
aligns to the prescribed best practices and standards.


Delivery of prioritised
strategic initiatives to improve the technology and data capabilities that underpin business operations today and development of the future investment strategy.


What you'll be doing:


  • Be responsible for the data & technology delivery roadmap, for in scope domains, which visualises the journey to get to the desired target state including proposing optimal sequencing and adjusting based on stakeholder needs/inputs and other imposed constraints
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Ensure that the delivery management resources satisfy the in-scope domain's short and long-term needs.
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Verify all delivery management practices adhere to the division's standards where applicable
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Provide clarity, structure, leadership and vision to your team to connect the activities they perform back to tangible measurable business value and an improved colleague experience.
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Communicate the delivery management strategy and approach for in-scope domains to colleagues at all levels. Ensure colleagues and team members have the required skills and training to maximise their delivery management experience


What we are looking for:


  • Experience of operating Agile delivery management processes, preferably gained within an asset management domain
  • Practical experience and knowledge of leading the delivery of operationally robust and resilient technology & data solutions
  • Ability to build highquality, open relationships within the team, and across other divisions
  • Confidence and ability to communicate technical topics with nontechnical audiences

Desirable:

  • Understanding of investment markets, asset classes (public & private) and investment styles.
  • Knowledge and experience of delivering technology & data change within an asset management environment.

Flexible Working
We understand that employees work best in different ways, at different times and in different environments.

We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is unique, and at one of many stages within their career.

Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours.

Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle where it can be accommodated, so please ask the question and start a conversation


Why work for us?

Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including:

  • Non-Contributory Pension
  • 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
  • Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
  • Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid parental leave.
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on fulltime equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
  • Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
  • Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

Our Culture


Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It's one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success.

It's underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.

We want to embrace a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, solve problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and drive change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.

In all we do, we consider how our work affects the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering. Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd
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