Delivery Manager
hace 1 día
London
About us GRIDSERVE is accelerating the energy transition by delivering sustainable energy solutions. Overview The Delivery Manager will act as a key enabler, fostering collaboration between cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders to drive the successful implementation of technology solutions. This pivotal role will report directly to the Head of Technology Delivery and will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of both digital and physical technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role • Lead and manage the full lifecycle of technology projects from initiation and planning through to delivery, monitoring, control, and closure., • Proactively engage and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including product owners, engineering teams, operations, commercial teams, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations., • Work closely with the Head of Technology Delivery and other senior leaders to define and refine delivery strategies, roadmaps, backlogs and detailed project plans., • Facilitate ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) for software engineering teams, removing impediments and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment., • Identify, assess, mitigate and track project risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating critical items as necessary., • Oversee project budgets, track expenditure, and manage resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective use of company assets., • Continuously identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness., • Provide regular, clear, and concise updates on project status, progress, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior management., • Ensure that all delivered solutions meet the defined quality standards and business requirements, working closely with engineering teams to drive quality assurance., • Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and partners, ensuring their deliverables align with project objectives and quality standards. You’ll bring • 3+ years of experience in a dedicated Delivery Manager or Project Manager role, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex technology projects., • Demonstrable experience managing projects encompassing both software solutions (e.g., web platforms, mobile applications and business systems) and physical technology deployments (e.g., hardware, network infrastructure, EV charging equipment)., • Experience managing a wide range of projects and leading cross-functional initiatives with internal and external teams to deliver digital solutions, business systems and hardware., • Experience working within start-up or scale-up environments., • Experience in small cross-functional teams in which individual contributors are comfortable supporting multiple roles., • Strong understanding and practical experience with delivery methodologies, including Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, and hybrid approaches. Ability to adapt methodologies to suit project needs., • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage expectations across all levels of the organisation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a solution-oriented approach., • A proactive, self-starter attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, • Sufficient technical understanding to engage effectively with engineering teams and understand technical challenges and dependencies., • Familiarity with IoT, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data integration., • Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira suite and/or other collaboration platforms is desirable., • Knowledge of the EV charging industry is desirable. Qualifications and Certifications • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience., • Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, CSPO) desirable. Benefits & ways of working 💰 Financial benefits: Competitive pay, annual bonus, pension (5% employer contribution), life insurance (AIG, 4x salary), income protection (Legal & General) 🌿 Wellbeing & flexibility: 33 days holiday (incl. public holidays) + a day off for your birthday, hybrid working, enhanced family leave (6 months full maternity/primary adoptee pay, 2 weeks full partner/secondary adoptee pay), neo-natal care pay, Private Medical Insurance for you and your family (from day one), Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP access, iFeel app for mental wellbeing support, eye test & glasses allowance 🌍 Planet-friendly perks: EV salary sacrifice scheme (CarWow) 🚀 Career growth: Learning & development resources via Go1 platform, in-house LMS 🌍 Inclusivity at GRIDSERVE GRIDSERVE is an inclusive employer, committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all. We welcome applicants from every background, including those from under-represented and marginalised groups, and believe that diversity of thought fuels innovation and nurtures talent. To support this, we guarantee interviews to all qualified disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply — you may be the right fit for this role or for future opportunities. #InclusiveHiring #ProcurementManager #HybridWork #GRIDSERVE