Description

The Delivery Manager in Client Technology will be responsible for planning, managing, and leading the delivery of multiple initiatives from initiation to completion. This role involves regular progress and status reporting on all assigned change platform delivery across our technology platforms. The Delivery Manager will proactively identify, report, and manage all risks, issues, and changes that may impact on the initiative's outcomes. Additionally, the role includes leading a team of delivery managers and ensuring adherence to group policies for the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and lead the delivery of multiple initiatives.
• Regularly report progress and status on all assigned change platform delivery.
• Proactively identify, report, and manage risks, issues, and changes.
• Lead a team of delivery managers.
• Ensure adherence to group policies for the division.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient processes and meet customer expectations.
• Facilitate communication and manage stakeholder relationships across business and technical teams.
• Coordinate projects, manage resources, and allocate tasks effectively.

Key Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects, including cross-functional delivery teams.
• Experience with SDLC and Project Lifecycle Management.
• Knowledge and experience with structured, agile, and/or lean project management methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of delivery processes and logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in project coordination, team leadership, or a similar role.
• Project management certification and experience (PMI) are essential.
• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster or Project Management Professional are beneficial.

Optional (Advantageous) Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Agile certification.
• Banking and Financial Services experience.
• PMI / Prince2 Project Management certification.

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.