We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technology Delivery Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects within budget and schedule. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, technical delivery, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement, especially within the Financial Services Industry.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computing, Information Systems, or a related discipline;
- Must have 7 years of experience in IT project/program management, IT business analysis, and business process reengineering, delivering end-to-end technical projects, particularly in the Financial Services sector;
- Must have experience with request for Tender/Request for Proposal/Quotation process and standards such as RFQ specification, contract negotiations and finalization;
- Must have experience delivering solutions in any of the following domains such as Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure / Network Solutions, Endpoint / Workplace Technology Active Directory / Identity Management;
- Proficient in SDLC and Agile methodologies.MS Project, Confluence, JIRA;
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with meticulous attention to detail;
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment;
- Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
- Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor negotiation, and conflict resolution capabilities.
Desirable Skill(s)
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification;
- ITIL, Agile, or Scrum certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and oversee technical deliverables aligned with project requirements, budget, and schedule;
- Coordinate implementation activities across project teams, ensuring successful production cutover and post-implementation support;
- Act as the primary escalation point for technical project issues and ensure effective issue resolution;
- Collaborate with Program/Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Suppliers to define and finalize functional and technical requirements;
- Provide high-level input during the specification phase, including impact assessments and effort estimations;
- Manage Request for Quotation (RFQ), RFI, or RFP processes, including vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and award finalization;
- Oversee project financials and budgeting, ensuring alignment with broader financial goals;
- Provide timely status reporting and escalate issues impacting project timelines, proposing actionable solutions;
- Ensure documentation meets organizational and industry standards;
- Manage and monitor project risks and issues, providing L3 support when required;
- Work with various domain teams to manage technical and security dependencies.
- Partner with Architects, Security, and Suppliers to align solution design with enterprise design principles and control standards;
- Facilitate penetration testing, track remediation, and ensure successful SIT, UAT, performance, and application security testing;
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Meenakshi Saklani at meenakshi.saklani@sciente.com quoting the job title.
