Junior Scrum Master Location: Farnborough (4 days per week on-site) ? Hours: 37.5 per week Start Date: February 2026 (Allows time for DV clearance checks and alignment with project kick-off. Interviews and offers can take place earlier.) Contract Duration: 7 months Pay Rate: £600-£700 per day (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Clearance to Start: DV Clearance for Rol click apply for full job details
Dec 11, 2025
Contractor
Junior Scrum Master Location: Farnborough (4 days per week on-site) ? Hours: 37.5 per week Start Date: February 2026 (Allows time for DV clearance checks and alignment with project kick-off. Interviews and offers can take place earlier.) Contract Duration: 7 months Pay Rate: £600-£700 per day (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Clearance to Start: DV Clearance for Rol click apply for full job details
We are looking for talented Project Managers, ideally with consultancy experience, to join us at Expleo. This client-facing role will lead projects collaborating with our clients across a wide range of IT deliveries. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders, as well as internal and external teams. The programme follows a Waterfall process, working with partners who may use Agile methodologies, so solid experience with both methodologies is desirable. You will be working on a high-profile project with other Project Managers, where your Project and theirs are inter dependent from a timeline and delivery perspective, and so open communication lines and an eye for detail is critical for success. Expleo works across multiple clients and industries, so there is an expectation that you will contribute to the continued growth of the Practice as time allows. Planning: Build and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with overall programme objectives RAID Management: Identify, manage, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies Finance Management: Monitor project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery. Reporting: Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and issues. Quality Management: Ensure all deliverables meet the required quality standards. Desirable Certifications: MAPM, Scrum Master, PMP, Prince2
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
We are looking for talented Project Managers, ideally with consultancy experience, to join us at Expleo. This client-facing role will lead projects collaborating with our clients across a wide range of IT deliveries. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders, as well as internal and external teams. The programme follows a Waterfall process, working with partners who may use Agile methodologies, so solid experience with both methodologies is desirable. You will be working on a high-profile project with other Project Managers, where your Project and theirs are inter dependent from a timeline and delivery perspective, and so open communication lines and an eye for detail is critical for success. Expleo works across multiple clients and industries, so there is an expectation that you will contribute to the continued growth of the Practice as time allows. Planning: Build and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with overall programme objectives RAID Management: Identify, manage, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies Finance Management: Monitor project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery. Reporting: Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and issues. Quality Management: Ensure all deliverables meet the required quality standards. Desirable Certifications: MAPM, Scrum Master, PMP, Prince2
Product Owner Location - London Permanent Being a Product Owner at Delta Capitameans being the go-to partner for our clients - helping them navigate complex reporting needs with confidence. You're not just solving problems; you're building trust, driving improvements, and making a real impact in how the financial world stays connected and compliant. It's a role where your voice matters, your relationships grow, and your work truly makes a difference. Being a member of theProduct Management group within Delta Capita's exciting new Trade Reporting Product business line, the Product Owner is responsible for translating the product vision into squad deliverables to achieve the product strategy, aligned with maximising value to the client. This is done through managing scope and the product backlog in collaboration with the squad, Product Manager, clients (internal/external) and key stakeholders. The Product Management group provides overall product development & business analysis for all pre and post reporting initiatives through DC's Trade Reporting suit of products including Report Hub. The business supports regulatory trade reporting across multiple jurisdictions including all derivative asset classes and SFTs. The product management team collaborates with internal stakeholders and business heads in assessing the enhancements and revisions of the new or enhanced product service offering. In addition, the team works closely with the client stakeholders in identifying, describing, planning and delivery of these initiatives. The Role and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities Product Owner overseeing an Agile squad and partnering with internal teams for the delivery of new features ensuring that all proposed changes are reviewed, feedback is incorporated, and any impact is fully communicated to internal stakeholders. Responsible for a product backlog working with the product manager to prioritise and deliver against the roadmap and meet client demand. Gathers requirements for upcoming changes (including regulatory changes) and contributes to service descriptions. Identifies potential risks to achieving project objectives and elevates to appropriate management. Oversee, review and create enhancement requests and defects. Prioritise these requests using Agile methodology concepts and commonly used tools, such as JIRA to document requirements in a clear and consistent manner to agreed standards Keeps the client experience (internal and external) at the forefront of all decision-making ensuring documentation is up to date and communications are timely, clear and concise. Bridges the gap between the customer and organization through (but not limited to) representation at external and other relevant subject matter working groups. Facilitates horizon scanning across TR's, regulator and industry groups to ensure requirements are gathered and prioritised. Expected to be SME in an area of the product and regulatory reporting jurisdiction (EMIR, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, MiFIR), where required, to attend meetings with clients to help with the product area of expertise. Qualifications: Proven experience in a similar role Bachelor's degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience Knowledge of financial services operations, in particular the Trade Booking process and Regulatory Trade Reporting, including detailed experience in a BAU or a change role focused on at least one of EMIR, ASIC, MAS, or MiFIR / MiFID II relevantto trade and transaction reporting Talents need for success Experience in Agile/scrum methodology, including defining a minimal viable product and prioritising appropriately. Knowledge of financial services operations, in particular the Trade Booking process and Regulatory Trade Reporting, including detailed experience in a BAU or a change role focused on at least one of EMIR, ASIC, MAS, or MiFIR / MiFID II relevantto trade and transaction reporting. How We Work: Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire. This is a permanent full time position located in London with hybrid working. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. Who We Are: Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualised services for financial institutions for non-differentiating services. Our 3 offerings are: Managed Services Consulting & Solutions Technology To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here: Working at DC - Delta Capita .
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Product Owner Location - London Permanent Being a Product Owner at Delta Capitameans being the go-to partner for our clients - helping them navigate complex reporting needs with confidence. You're not just solving problems; you're building trust, driving improvements, and making a real impact in how the financial world stays connected and compliant. It's a role where your voice matters, your relationships grow, and your work truly makes a difference. Being a member of theProduct Management group within Delta Capita's exciting new Trade Reporting Product business line, the Product Owner is responsible for translating the product vision into squad deliverables to achieve the product strategy, aligned with maximising value to the client. This is done through managing scope and the product backlog in collaboration with the squad, Product Manager, clients (internal/external) and key stakeholders. The Product Management group provides overall product development & business analysis for all pre and post reporting initiatives through DC's Trade Reporting suit of products including Report Hub. The business supports regulatory trade reporting across multiple jurisdictions including all derivative asset classes and SFTs. The product management team collaborates with internal stakeholders and business heads in assessing the enhancements and revisions of the new or enhanced product service offering. In addition, the team works closely with the client stakeholders in identifying, describing, planning and delivery of these initiatives. The Role and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities Product Owner overseeing an Agile squad and partnering with internal teams for the delivery of new features ensuring that all proposed changes are reviewed, feedback is incorporated, and any impact is fully communicated to internal stakeholders. Responsible for a product backlog working with the product manager to prioritise and deliver against the roadmap and meet client demand. Gathers requirements for upcoming changes (including regulatory changes) and contributes to service descriptions. Identifies potential risks to achieving project objectives and elevates to appropriate management. Oversee, review and create enhancement requests and defects. Prioritise these requests using Agile methodology concepts and commonly used tools, such as JIRA to document requirements in a clear and consistent manner to agreed standards Keeps the client experience (internal and external) at the forefront of all decision-making ensuring documentation is up to date and communications are timely, clear and concise. Bridges the gap between the customer and organization through (but not limited to) representation at external and other relevant subject matter working groups. Facilitates horizon scanning across TR's, regulator and industry groups to ensure requirements are gathered and prioritised. Expected to be SME in an area of the product and regulatory reporting jurisdiction (EMIR, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, MiFIR), where required, to attend meetings with clients to help with the product area of expertise. Qualifications: Proven experience in a similar role Bachelor's degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience Knowledge of financial services operations, in particular the Trade Booking process and Regulatory Trade Reporting, including detailed experience in a BAU or a change role focused on at least one of EMIR, ASIC, MAS, or MiFIR / MiFID II relevantto trade and transaction reporting Talents need for success Experience in Agile/scrum methodology, including defining a minimal viable product and prioritising appropriately. Knowledge of financial services operations, in particular the Trade Booking process and Regulatory Trade Reporting, including detailed experience in a BAU or a change role focused on at least one of EMIR, ASIC, MAS, or MiFIR / MiFID II relevantto trade and transaction reporting. How We Work: Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire. This is a permanent full time position located in London with hybrid working. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. Who We Are: Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualised services for financial institutions for non-differentiating services. Our 3 offerings are: Managed Services Consulting & Solutions Technology To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here: Working at DC - Delta Capita .
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Sheffield
Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: 355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities: Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs Desirable experience and skills: Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver A working knowledge of Java. Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ
Dec 10, 2025
Contractor
Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: 355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities: Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs Desirable experience and skills: Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver A working knowledge of Java. Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Sheffield
Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: 355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities: Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs Desirable experience and skills: Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver A working knowledge of Java. Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ
Dec 10, 2025
Contractor
Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: 355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities: Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs Desirable experience and skills: Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver A working knowledge of Java. Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ
Location: Remote with adhoc travel to Corsham Contract: 4 months initially Day Rate: £500, Inside IR35 Clearance: SC We're seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery across a high-profile defence programme click apply for full job details
Dec 10, 2025
Contractor
Location: Remote with adhoc travel to Corsham Contract: 4 months initially Day Rate: £500, Inside IR35 Clearance: SC We're seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery across a high-profile defence programme click apply for full job details
Associate Director, Core Banking Transformation Lead, Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation Basic information Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 15-Aug-2025 20105 Connect to your Industry The banking industry has been revolutionised by digital challenger banks and a vast FinTech landscape. Digital Banking Solutions is a Deloitte Operations Industry & Domain Solutions team who adopts a technology focused approach in delivering business benefit to our clients. Our banking clients engage us to solve their most complex problems, help shape technology strategies and most importantly, to deliver those strategies through modern technology solutions. As part of this team, you'll work alongside a team of Banking specialists from across retail & commercial banking, where you will take an active role in shaping and architecting transformational solutions for our clients. You'll be working with likeminded Subject-Matter Experts and be a pivotal part of our growing solution architecture capability. Our clients range from the largest, most important Banks and Financial Institutions from across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, to the modern digital challenger banks and the FinTech companies that help them grow. With our global alliances with key technology partners, you will help us strive to deliver modern, innovation and cutting-edge technology to our clients. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering core banking transformation projects for our clients. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the client and project phase, but will consistently involve: Leading the design and implementation of modular and composable core banking solutions: This includes understanding the client's current state, defining future state architecture, and identifying the optimal components for deployment. Deep understanding of modular architecture principles and their application in core banking ecosystem is crucial. Advising senior stakeholders throughout the assessment, selection and implementation of next-generation core banking platforms based on client need and in-depth understanding of the core banking vendor landscape: experience with platforms such as 10x, Thought Machine, Mambu & Starling engine is essential. Managing requirements gathering and solution design: You will work closely with product owners, solution architects, development teams, and programme managers, leveraging agile methodologies throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This includes backlog definition, story mapping, writing user stories and developing design documents. Appreciation of emerging technology and trends in banking with an understanding and knowledge of different players in the core banking ecosystem, ranging from specialized cores to Banking-as-Service solutions. Understanding of core banking modules, including knowledge of front, middle, and/or back-office capabilities and key trends impacting these capabilities in the market. Acting as point of contact for key Core Banking partners, managing relationships with them and ensuring their capabilities meet the need of our clients. Overseeing programme management efforts and coordinating multiple interconnected workstreams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of core banking solutions. Collaborating with engineering and platform teams on tasks such as setting up environments, configuration and supporting technical and product aspects of various core implementations. Driving data-driven decisions and process optimisation: You will leverage data analysis to inform design choices and ensure efficient processes. Mentoring and coaching team members: You will contribute to the development of our business analysis capability by guiding and supporting less experienced colleagues. Building and maintaining strong client relationships: You will collaborate effectively with stakeholders across IT, operations, and risk. Leading business development: you will lead pre-sales activities, bid preparation, requests for proposal and client presentations. Connect to your skills and professional experience You are an enthusiastic, passionate, independent thinker. These attributes will help you work with your teams to drive change and real impact in the banking industry, demonstrating your excellent communication and presentation skills. You are technically minded and enjoy solving complex problems. You enjoy challenging yourself with new problems and bring a technical mindset and skillset to reaching into the detail of complex problems to identify and deliver technical solutions. You are on the pulse of the banking industry. You are up to date on the latest banking trends and technology. You know the problems our clients face and the solutions available to resolve them. The essentials: We are recruiting candidates with the following experience: Experience of working with Next Gen Core Banking Solutions (specifically 10x, Thought Machine, Mambu, Starling Engine). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and a broad range of individuals and teams across various disciplines. Experience in advising clients throughout the selection and shortlisting process of core banking solutions based on their need and deep understanding of the market landscape. Experience of core system modernisation (in particular within Banking but broader FS would be helpful) with a track record of high performance and success in your role delivering change and transformation for your end client. Experience in leading business development such as leading bids, requests for proposals, and client presentations. Experience of complex systems integration programmes preferably with FS example of this could include new core integration into existing legacy architecture and required migration activities. End user focused requirements definition/technical design experience in a banking or other highly regulated environment, leveraging agile ways of working from backlog definition, story mapping and writing epics/user stories to support the software delivery lifecycle. Experience in working with technical stakeholders to create and shape technical solution designs leveraging latest thinking on architectural approaches, e.g. modular architecture. Working closely and collaborating with internal and client stakeholders to understand and articulate challenges to implement overall vision. The Desirables: Experience or understanding of banking products, processes, and technologies in areas such as: Commercial and/or Retail banking including but not limited to; products such as payments, mortgages, lending, trade and supply chain finance, cash management and liquidity. Digital channels including but not limited to; mobile, web and Relationship Manager focused channels. Digital platforms and technologies including but not limited to; cloud, API/Microservices, data and analytics. Experience of successfully managing small teams, leading technology implementations within the banking sector and building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders. Experienced of guiding and coaching junior talent through challenging situations and providing honest and constructive development points. Working with engineering and test teams to help translate and communicate technical designs during implementation to help deliver solutions to end users. Appreciation of emerging technology and trends in banking with an understanding and knowledge of different players in the banking ecosystem, ranging from FinTechs to established global technology providers. Proficiency with data modelling and working with UML diagrams to support design activities. Strong proficiency in key day to day applications such as Microsoft Office, Jira and Confluence. Recognised certification(s) in one of the modular core solutions such as Mambu, 10X and TM. Preferably you will also have: Industry certifications such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, BCS, ITIL, TOGAF, and Cloud certifications such as AWS/GCP/Azure among others. Proficiency or experience with a software development language e.g. Java, Python, SQL, HTML, JSON. At Deloitte we champion individuality, and we understand that our differences are what keep us strong, successful, and diverse . click apply for full job details
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Associate Director, Core Banking Transformation Lead, Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation Basic information Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 15-Aug-2025 20105 Connect to your Industry The banking industry has been revolutionised by digital challenger banks and a vast FinTech landscape. Digital Banking Solutions is a Deloitte Operations Industry & Domain Solutions team who adopts a technology focused approach in delivering business benefit to our clients. Our banking clients engage us to solve their most complex problems, help shape technology strategies and most importantly, to deliver those strategies through modern technology solutions. As part of this team, you'll work alongside a team of Banking specialists from across retail & commercial banking, where you will take an active role in shaping and architecting transformational solutions for our clients. You'll be working with likeminded Subject-Matter Experts and be a pivotal part of our growing solution architecture capability. Our clients range from the largest, most important Banks and Financial Institutions from across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, to the modern digital challenger banks and the FinTech companies that help them grow. With our global alliances with key technology partners, you will help us strive to deliver modern, innovation and cutting-edge technology to our clients. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering core banking transformation projects for our clients. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the client and project phase, but will consistently involve: Leading the design and implementation of modular and composable core banking solutions: This includes understanding the client's current state, defining future state architecture, and identifying the optimal components for deployment. Deep understanding of modular architecture principles and their application in core banking ecosystem is crucial. Advising senior stakeholders throughout the assessment, selection and implementation of next-generation core banking platforms based on client need and in-depth understanding of the core banking vendor landscape: experience with platforms such as 10x, Thought Machine, Mambu & Starling engine is essential. Managing requirements gathering and solution design: You will work closely with product owners, solution architects, development teams, and programme managers, leveraging agile methodologies throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This includes backlog definition, story mapping, writing user stories and developing design documents. Appreciation of emerging technology and trends in banking with an understanding and knowledge of different players in the core banking ecosystem, ranging from specialized cores to Banking-as-Service solutions. Understanding of core banking modules, including knowledge of front, middle, and/or back-office capabilities and key trends impacting these capabilities in the market. Acting as point of contact for key Core Banking partners, managing relationships with them and ensuring their capabilities meet the need of our clients. Overseeing programme management efforts and coordinating multiple interconnected workstreams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of core banking solutions. Collaborating with engineering and platform teams on tasks such as setting up environments, configuration and supporting technical and product aspects of various core implementations. Driving data-driven decisions and process optimisation: You will leverage data analysis to inform design choices and ensure efficient processes. Mentoring and coaching team members: You will contribute to the development of our business analysis capability by guiding and supporting less experienced colleagues. Building and maintaining strong client relationships: You will collaborate effectively with stakeholders across IT, operations, and risk. Leading business development: you will lead pre-sales activities, bid preparation, requests for proposal and client presentations. Connect to your skills and professional experience You are an enthusiastic, passionate, independent thinker. These attributes will help you work with your teams to drive change and real impact in the banking industry, demonstrating your excellent communication and presentation skills. You are technically minded and enjoy solving complex problems. You enjoy challenging yourself with new problems and bring a technical mindset and skillset to reaching into the detail of complex problems to identify and deliver technical solutions. You are on the pulse of the banking industry. You are up to date on the latest banking trends and technology. You know the problems our clients face and the solutions available to resolve them. The essentials: We are recruiting candidates with the following experience: Experience of working with Next Gen Core Banking Solutions (specifically 10x, Thought Machine, Mambu, Starling Engine). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and a broad range of individuals and teams across various disciplines. Experience in advising clients throughout the selection and shortlisting process of core banking solutions based on their need and deep understanding of the market landscape. Experience of core system modernisation (in particular within Banking but broader FS would be helpful) with a track record of high performance and success in your role delivering change and transformation for your end client. Experience in leading business development such as leading bids, requests for proposals, and client presentations. Experience of complex systems integration programmes preferably with FS example of this could include new core integration into existing legacy architecture and required migration activities. End user focused requirements definition/technical design experience in a banking or other highly regulated environment, leveraging agile ways of working from backlog definition, story mapping and writing epics/user stories to support the software delivery lifecycle. Experience in working with technical stakeholders to create and shape technical solution designs leveraging latest thinking on architectural approaches, e.g. modular architecture. Working closely and collaborating with internal and client stakeholders to understand and articulate challenges to implement overall vision. The Desirables: Experience or understanding of banking products, processes, and technologies in areas such as: Commercial and/or Retail banking including but not limited to; products such as payments, mortgages, lending, trade and supply chain finance, cash management and liquidity. Digital channels including but not limited to; mobile, web and Relationship Manager focused channels. Digital platforms and technologies including but not limited to; cloud, API/Microservices, data and analytics. Experience of successfully managing small teams, leading technology implementations within the banking sector and building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders. Experienced of guiding and coaching junior talent through challenging situations and providing honest and constructive development points. Working with engineering and test teams to help translate and communicate technical designs during implementation to help deliver solutions to end users. Appreciation of emerging technology and trends in banking with an understanding and knowledge of different players in the banking ecosystem, ranging from FinTechs to established global technology providers. Proficiency with data modelling and working with UML diagrams to support design activities. Strong proficiency in key day to day applications such as Microsoft Office, Jira and Confluence. Recognised certification(s) in one of the modular core solutions such as Mambu, 10X and TM. Preferably you will also have: Industry certifications such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, BCS, ITIL, TOGAF, and Cloud certifications such as AWS/GCP/Azure among others. Proficiency or experience with a software development language e.g. Java, Python, SQL, HTML, JSON. At Deloitte we champion individuality, and we understand that our differences are what keep us strong, successful, and diverse . click apply for full job details
Job Title: AI Solution Architect Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 1 day/week) Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Client: Mphasis Job Summary We are looking for a technically savvy and business minded solutions architect to deeply partner with our most strategic and high impact platform customers, guiding them through application ideation, development, delivery, and scale to accelerate and maximize the value of what they build with our platform. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, contribute to cutting edge technologies, and make a significant impact on our company's success. Years of experience needed: 15+ yrs Responsibilities Lead development of and provide hands on technical leadership in the delivery of proofs of concept or proofs of architecture for our customers. Collaborate with application engineers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver solutions that solve real world problems. Deeply embedded with our most strategic platform customers, serving as their technical thought partner in ideating and building novel applications on our API. Proactively provide guidance to our customers on how to maximize business impact from their applications, accelerating their time to value. Forge and manage relationships with our customers' leadership and stakeholders to ensure their application's successful deployment and scale. Contribute to open source developer and enterprise resources. Scale the Solutions Architect function through sharing knowledge, codifying best practices, and publishing notebooks to our internal and external repositories. Validate, synthesize, and deliver high signal feedback to the Product and Research teams. Technical Skills - Must have At least 5 years of experience with knowledge of Transformer (and other deep learning) architectures, data lake architectures, data integration, and data governance, and at least 2 years of experience with cloud based AI/ML technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, HuggingFace, OpenAI, Databricks) building ML or applied AI solutions. A passion for Generative AI, and an understanding of strengths and weaknesses of generative LLMs. Fundamental knowledge of ML, and basic knowledge of AI, NLP, and large language models (LLM). Comfortable working with Python and Jupyter Notebooks. In depth knowledge and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure. Technical Skills - Good to have Expertise in any one framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras). Experience in a statistical programming language (e.g. R or Python) and applied machine learning and AI techniques (e.g., computer vision, deep learning, conversational AI, and natural language processing frameworks). Experience with transforms architecture design, specializing LLM (Zero/Few Shot Training) or any POC to create SML. Expertise in optimizing AI solutions for runtime cost. Expertise in conversational system architecture. Extensive knowledge on API's & integrations, patterns. Extensive knowledge of big data technologies. Knowledge on statistical methods. Other Skills We'd Appreciate Understanding of NLP engines, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning frameworks etc. Education Qualification Graduate in Engineering or master's in computer applications. Process Skills General SDLC processes. Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies. Skill in gathering and documenting user requirements and writing technical specifications. Behavioral Skills Good attitude and quick learner. Well developed design, analytical & problem solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent team player, able to work with virtual teams. Self motivated and capable of working independently with minimal management supervision. Certification Having Machine Learning or AI certifications would be an added advantage.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Job Title: AI Solution Architect Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 1 day/week) Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Client: Mphasis Job Summary We are looking for a technically savvy and business minded solutions architect to deeply partner with our most strategic and high impact platform customers, guiding them through application ideation, development, delivery, and scale to accelerate and maximize the value of what they build with our platform. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, contribute to cutting edge technologies, and make a significant impact on our company's success. Years of experience needed: 15+ yrs Responsibilities Lead development of and provide hands on technical leadership in the delivery of proofs of concept or proofs of architecture for our customers. Collaborate with application engineers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver solutions that solve real world problems. Deeply embedded with our most strategic platform customers, serving as their technical thought partner in ideating and building novel applications on our API. Proactively provide guidance to our customers on how to maximize business impact from their applications, accelerating their time to value. Forge and manage relationships with our customers' leadership and stakeholders to ensure their application's successful deployment and scale. Contribute to open source developer and enterprise resources. Scale the Solutions Architect function through sharing knowledge, codifying best practices, and publishing notebooks to our internal and external repositories. Validate, synthesize, and deliver high signal feedback to the Product and Research teams. Technical Skills - Must have At least 5 years of experience with knowledge of Transformer (and other deep learning) architectures, data lake architectures, data integration, and data governance, and at least 2 years of experience with cloud based AI/ML technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, HuggingFace, OpenAI, Databricks) building ML or applied AI solutions. A passion for Generative AI, and an understanding of strengths and weaknesses of generative LLMs. Fundamental knowledge of ML, and basic knowledge of AI, NLP, and large language models (LLM). Comfortable working with Python and Jupyter Notebooks. In depth knowledge and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure. Technical Skills - Good to have Expertise in any one framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras). Experience in a statistical programming language (e.g. R or Python) and applied machine learning and AI techniques (e.g., computer vision, deep learning, conversational AI, and natural language processing frameworks). Experience with transforms architecture design, specializing LLM (Zero/Few Shot Training) or any POC to create SML. Expertise in optimizing AI solutions for runtime cost. Expertise in conversational system architecture. Extensive knowledge on API's & integrations, patterns. Extensive knowledge of big data technologies. Knowledge on statistical methods. Other Skills We'd Appreciate Understanding of NLP engines, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning frameworks etc. Education Qualification Graduate in Engineering or master's in computer applications. Process Skills General SDLC processes. Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies. Skill in gathering and documenting user requirements and writing technical specifications. Behavioral Skills Good attitude and quick learner. Well developed design, analytical & problem solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent team player, able to work with virtual teams. Self motivated and capable of working independently with minimal management supervision. Certification Having Machine Learning or AI certifications would be an added advantage.
Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: £355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs Desirable experience and skills Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver A working knowledge of Java. Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: £355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs Desirable experience and skills Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver A working knowledge of Java. Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ
Role: Information Architect Location: Macclesfield, UK Hybrid: 3 days a week from office 6 Months extendable contract Overview The (Enterprise Information Architecture) EIA practice is seeking an Information Architect, that aligns to the Operations line of business encompassing Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing. The Operations Information Architecture team supports the following business capability areas: Develop: Development and commercialisation of medicines emerging from R&D Plan: Supply chain planning and optimisation Source: Procurement of externally sourced materials and contract manufacturing Make: Manufacturing and quality release of medicines in a validated (GMP) environment Delivery: the delivery of medicines to patients The role will focus on the definition and governance of enterprise information architectures, strategies, designs, models and consolidating thinking and artefacts across Operations, one or more projects/programmes, to drive out enterprise thinking and delivery across Responsibilities Enterprise Information Architecture Accountabilities: Responsible for defining, leading, and delivering coherent strategic and tactical architectural thinking across information and data architectures, MRDM, data strategies, and information and data governances. Responsible for working within the Enterprise Data Architecture Framework and defining, extending, managing, and benchmarking projects against leading practices, models (logical, physical, semantic), standards, frameworks, and the overall Blueprint for a project. Support the Head/Lead of Information Architecture for Operations in developing strategy and best practice for Information Architecture. Contributes to leaders of the overall Enterprise Data Strategy in partnership the business functions, solution developments and functional project. Responsible for architecture and technology evangelization, architecture roadmap, and alignment. Responsible for developing and performing architecture, leading practice, and technology education. Responsible for Architectural Governance across architectural disciplines, including developing Architectural. Decisions and progressing work to appropriate governance and assurance forums, boards and councils. Operations aligned Accountabilities: Deliver and manage Information Architecture (IA), conceptual and logical models, for operational, master and data products including data models, information flows, master/reference data and metadata designs to meet one or more Business Capability requirements. Work with business leaders to evolve IA designs to support business strategy. Own the IA designs of one or more Business capability level IA designs. Take on accountability for the IA for projects or programmes impacting Business capability areas within Operations. Assure IT change projects in that Business Capability are aligned to IA through either delivering IA blueprint artefacts or assessing designs from Data Modellers/Solution Architects assigned to the project. Partner with the Operations Data Office to ensure data governance processes are enabled in all IA designs and provide assurance evidence through standardised metrics: e.g., Master data consumption, data classification metadata application to support access processes. Responsible for selecting or defining the correct architecture and patterns to fulfil traditional reporting (management information, business intelligence) and analytics, data science, digital, and operational business use cases. This includes: Providing both strategic and tactical data architecture planning, design expertise and execution application on development projects, from technical designs and technology standards to Models and IA considerations. Providing both strategic and tactical coherent architectural thinking in support of data and other strategies, enterprise data and information architectures. Support the development of Data Integration architecture and overall Data Integration design of a project. Gains approval for the various IA artifacts ensuring enforcement of standard enterprise data element names, abbreviations, characteristics, and domains during the lifecycle of a project Additional details: "Enterprise Information Architecture Accountabilities": • Responsible for defining, leading, and delivering coherent strategic and tactical architectural thinking across information and data architectures, MRDM, data strategies, and information and data governances. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in a Computer Science or Data Management related field. Experience in leading and delivering enterprise data platform architectural thinking, and its practical application. Experience in the use of conceptual and logical data modelling technologies. Experience in defining and working with information and data regulatory governances. The role holder will possess a blend of data/information architecture, analysis, and engineering skills. Experience in known industry IT architectural patterns and IT architecture ways of working/methodologies (e.g. FAIR data principles, Data Mesh). Understanding the appropriate data structure and technology based on business use case and completely familiar with data lifecycles. Experience in a data architect role with practical examples of designing and providing data engineering/architectural blueprints that have been implemented. Experience of Information and Data Governance frameworks and their application in a commercial organisation Understands Data Platforms concepts and cloud-based containerization strategies for hybrid cloud environments. Experience in Agile data definition scrums. Experience in the use of tooling, e.g. metadata cataloguing tools, data modelling tools, EA tools Understanding of, or familiarity with, Data Mesh approaches (as distinct from Data Fabric or Data Platform Experience working in matrix-based environment with multiple stakeholder groups identifying priorities. Experience of working in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Role: Information Architect Location: Macclesfield, UK Hybrid: 3 days a week from office 6 Months extendable contract Overview The (Enterprise Information Architecture) EIA practice is seeking an Information Architect, that aligns to the Operations line of business encompassing Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing. The Operations Information Architecture team supports the following business capability areas: Develop: Development and commercialisation of medicines emerging from R&D Plan: Supply chain planning and optimisation Source: Procurement of externally sourced materials and contract manufacturing Make: Manufacturing and quality release of medicines in a validated (GMP) environment Delivery: the delivery of medicines to patients The role will focus on the definition and governance of enterprise information architectures, strategies, designs, models and consolidating thinking and artefacts across Operations, one or more projects/programmes, to drive out enterprise thinking and delivery across Responsibilities Enterprise Information Architecture Accountabilities: Responsible for defining, leading, and delivering coherent strategic and tactical architectural thinking across information and data architectures, MRDM, data strategies, and information and data governances. Responsible for working within the Enterprise Data Architecture Framework and defining, extending, managing, and benchmarking projects against leading practices, models (logical, physical, semantic), standards, frameworks, and the overall Blueprint for a project. Support the Head/Lead of Information Architecture for Operations in developing strategy and best practice for Information Architecture. Contributes to leaders of the overall Enterprise Data Strategy in partnership the business functions, solution developments and functional project. Responsible for architecture and technology evangelization, architecture roadmap, and alignment. Responsible for developing and performing architecture, leading practice, and technology education. Responsible for Architectural Governance across architectural disciplines, including developing Architectural. Decisions and progressing work to appropriate governance and assurance forums, boards and councils. Operations aligned Accountabilities: Deliver and manage Information Architecture (IA), conceptual and logical models, for operational, master and data products including data models, information flows, master/reference data and metadata designs to meet one or more Business Capability requirements. Work with business leaders to evolve IA designs to support business strategy. Own the IA designs of one or more Business capability level IA designs. Take on accountability for the IA for projects or programmes impacting Business capability areas within Operations. Assure IT change projects in that Business Capability are aligned to IA through either delivering IA blueprint artefacts or assessing designs from Data Modellers/Solution Architects assigned to the project. Partner with the Operations Data Office to ensure data governance processes are enabled in all IA designs and provide assurance evidence through standardised metrics: e.g., Master data consumption, data classification metadata application to support access processes. Responsible for selecting or defining the correct architecture and patterns to fulfil traditional reporting (management information, business intelligence) and analytics, data science, digital, and operational business use cases. This includes: Providing both strategic and tactical data architecture planning, design expertise and execution application on development projects, from technical designs and technology standards to Models and IA considerations. Providing both strategic and tactical coherent architectural thinking in support of data and other strategies, enterprise data and information architectures. Support the development of Data Integration architecture and overall Data Integration design of a project. Gains approval for the various IA artifacts ensuring enforcement of standard enterprise data element names, abbreviations, characteristics, and domains during the lifecycle of a project Additional details: "Enterprise Information Architecture Accountabilities": • Responsible for defining, leading, and delivering coherent strategic and tactical architectural thinking across information and data architectures, MRDM, data strategies, and information and data governances. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in a Computer Science or Data Management related field. Experience in leading and delivering enterprise data platform architectural thinking, and its practical application. Experience in the use of conceptual and logical data modelling technologies. Experience in defining and working with information and data regulatory governances. The role holder will possess a blend of data/information architecture, analysis, and engineering skills. Experience in known industry IT architectural patterns and IT architecture ways of working/methodologies (e.g. FAIR data principles, Data Mesh). Understanding the appropriate data structure and technology based on business use case and completely familiar with data lifecycles. Experience in a data architect role with practical examples of designing and providing data engineering/architectural blueprints that have been implemented. Experience of Information and Data Governance frameworks and their application in a commercial organisation Understands Data Platforms concepts and cloud-based containerization strategies for hybrid cloud environments. Experience in Agile data definition scrums. Experience in the use of tooling, e.g. metadata cataloguing tools, data modelling tools, EA tools Understanding of, or familiarity with, Data Mesh approaches (as distinct from Data Fabric or Data Platform Experience working in matrix-based environment with multiple stakeholder groups identifying priorities. Experience of working in the Pharmaceutical industry.
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City, London
Overview Exciing opportunity for those who have experienced in consulting/business strategy planning. We're currently recruiting a Project Management and Business Strategy role within a global premium lifestyle brand, the job holder is to working closely along with senior managements in setting and delivering of the strategy for the company, responsible for managing projects and organisational expansion and develop short-term and medium-to-long-term business strategies based on market research and competitive analysis. Responsibilities Corporate planning: help to define brands long-term objectives and develop actionable plans to achieve them, ensuring alignment across all levels of the business. Stakeholder and Communications Management: Identify and manage stakeholder interests, ensure effective communication, and secure senior-level support to maintain alignment with project goals. Project Leadership and Vision: Define and communicate the project vision, translating it into actionable delivery objectives. Lead the project alongside the Project Business Lead to achieve business case benefits, desired capabilities, and outcomes Project Team Management: Design, develop, and manage the project team, including the appointment of project managers and key resources. Resolve conflicts, clearly define roles and responsibilities, foster innovation, and inspire the team to achieve successful project outcomes. Project Business Case and Benefits Realisation: Collaborate with the Business Leaders to develop, gain approval for, and manage the project business case, benefits plan, and budget. Ensure the realization of benefits through meticulous planning and design, working closely with change makers and managers. Project Budget and Cost Management: Develop and agree on project budgets, meticulously tracking forecast and actual costs to ensure financial control. Project Governance, Reporting, and Assurance: Implement robust project governance, monitor progress, maintain project integrity, and engage in assurance activities to ensure compliance and performance. Project Plans, Performance, and Controls: Document all fundamental project components, establish protocols for scope changes, set performance controls, and monitor progress. Engage fully with requisite assurance processes and respond to recommendations. Dependency Management: Map project dependencies, identify owners, and integrate dependency management into the project governance cycle. Act as an arbiter to resolve issues between various project elements. Project Resource Management: Identify and secure necessary resources, manage contracts, and update resource allocation plans to ensure project needs are met. Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Translate strategic priorities into actionable programs with clear milestones and measurable outcomes. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business to ensure alignment and manage expectations. Establish and maintain governance structures, track progress, and report to the Strategy & Transformation function. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues to ensure smooth project delivery. Use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and track impact. Drive continuous improvement by embedding best practices and capturing lessons learned. Conduct market research and analyze intelligence to support strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's in Strategy/Project Management highly preferred. 8-10 years of experience in project management or strategy implementation roles, ideally with a background in consulting or in-house corporate strategy. Strong foundation in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc. certifications are a plus). Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in Corporate, Retail, Mixed-use sector. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Able to keep an end-to-end view on projects as well as detail oriented, analytic and inquisitive attitude Ability to work independently and with others Extremely organized with strong time-management skills Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to synthesize complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in Business English; international exposure is an advantage. Japanese language ability is strongly advantage, but not mandatory Conditions Salary - up to £80,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience Location - London (Hybrid work) Other benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, gift/payment for long service
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Overview Exciing opportunity for those who have experienced in consulting/business strategy planning. We're currently recruiting a Project Management and Business Strategy role within a global premium lifestyle brand, the job holder is to working closely along with senior managements in setting and delivering of the strategy for the company, responsible for managing projects and organisational expansion and develop short-term and medium-to-long-term business strategies based on market research and competitive analysis. Responsibilities Corporate planning: help to define brands long-term objectives and develop actionable plans to achieve them, ensuring alignment across all levels of the business. Stakeholder and Communications Management: Identify and manage stakeholder interests, ensure effective communication, and secure senior-level support to maintain alignment with project goals. Project Leadership and Vision: Define and communicate the project vision, translating it into actionable delivery objectives. Lead the project alongside the Project Business Lead to achieve business case benefits, desired capabilities, and outcomes Project Team Management: Design, develop, and manage the project team, including the appointment of project managers and key resources. Resolve conflicts, clearly define roles and responsibilities, foster innovation, and inspire the team to achieve successful project outcomes. Project Business Case and Benefits Realisation: Collaborate with the Business Leaders to develop, gain approval for, and manage the project business case, benefits plan, and budget. Ensure the realization of benefits through meticulous planning and design, working closely with change makers and managers. Project Budget and Cost Management: Develop and agree on project budgets, meticulously tracking forecast and actual costs to ensure financial control. Project Governance, Reporting, and Assurance: Implement robust project governance, monitor progress, maintain project integrity, and engage in assurance activities to ensure compliance and performance. Project Plans, Performance, and Controls: Document all fundamental project components, establish protocols for scope changes, set performance controls, and monitor progress. Engage fully with requisite assurance processes and respond to recommendations. Dependency Management: Map project dependencies, identify owners, and integrate dependency management into the project governance cycle. Act as an arbiter to resolve issues between various project elements. Project Resource Management: Identify and secure necessary resources, manage contracts, and update resource allocation plans to ensure project needs are met. Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Translate strategic priorities into actionable programs with clear milestones and measurable outcomes. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business to ensure alignment and manage expectations. Establish and maintain governance structures, track progress, and report to the Strategy & Transformation function. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues to ensure smooth project delivery. Use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and track impact. Drive continuous improvement by embedding best practices and capturing lessons learned. Conduct market research and analyze intelligence to support strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's in Strategy/Project Management highly preferred. 8-10 years of experience in project management or strategy implementation roles, ideally with a background in consulting or in-house corporate strategy. Strong foundation in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc. certifications are a plus). Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in Corporate, Retail, Mixed-use sector. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Able to keep an end-to-end view on projects as well as detail oriented, analytic and inquisitive attitude Ability to work independently and with others Extremely organized with strong time-management skills Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to synthesize complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in Business English; international exposure is an advantage. Japanese language ability is strongly advantage, but not mandatory Conditions Salary - up to £80,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience Location - London (Hybrid work) Other benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, gift/payment for long service
Company Description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of the next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Job Description As a Director, Product Management Consumer Products at Publicis Sapient, you will act as your clients' trusted advisor in leading the overall business solution, vision, strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for a specific digital product, or products, within an engagement. You will collaborate with clients within the Consumer Products industry undertaking major Digital Business Transformation (DBT) engagements to understand their business, end-customer needs, and then constantly deliver value with fast increment cycles. Responsibilities Partner with client(s), strategists, experience leads, and enterprise architects, to frame business goals and value streams from which we can shape solution propositions that provide transformative business outcomes and customer experience Develop large solution vision that aligns with the product vision, strategy, and industry compliance, by keeping the customer at the center of everything we do while using design thinking tools Represent the client while facilitating solution workshops with cross functional leaders where you identify new solutions, organization business needs, and solution options Develop solution hypotheses iteratively based on user research, and industry and market trend analysis Translate solution vision into a product vision/roadmap containing well-defined, prioritized features that will realize the solution and value Validate and present the business case to the C-level executives and lead business reviews to ensure the team prioritizes the right features Serve as a voice of the customer among the cross-functional team, always understanding and representing the customer needs Establish objective goals for the product with success and acceptance criteria using meaningful metrics, KPIs, and quantifiable business outcomes Masterfully apply Lean Agile practices and frameworks Collaborate with product managers, other solution managers, and cross-functional capability managers to ensure all product teams are aligned towards the same program increment (PI) objectives Collaborate with enterprise architects to envision and prioritize capability enablers Represent industry best practice and market trends to assist the client in maintaining competitive advantage Build and maintain a trusting relationship with the client, teams, and vendors; develop influence without authority Inspire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Product Analysts to continually facilitate improvements in developing and enhancing best-in-class digital products and services Qualifications Extensive experience and profound knowledge in the B2C and B2B consumer goods environment, from a comparable position in a consulting firm or in-house teams of leading consumer goods manufacturers Deeply rooted in Agile, Lean, and continuous delivery principles that maximize flow of value with a passion to extend this understanding throughout the organization Demonstrated success creating large solutions, digital products vision, strategy, experience, and services - from capability identification, ideation to launch, including engineering and operational quality Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team on customer-focused products and services Proven ability in collaborating and leading Program Increment (PI) cycles Proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and obtain buy-in from stakeholders Practice in workshop facilitation to cultivate ideation Ability to define financials, ROI, KPIs, and forecasts, with success leveraging data to make decisions about product feature increments Proven track record of working with senior client stakeholder and diverse teams as a servant leader and steward of economic and customer value Mastery in leading change and inspiring others to change behaviors Influencer in continuous learning and innovation Deep knowledge of the key success factors, latest trends, and business models in the B2C and B2B consumer goods industry Relevant product, program management, or Scrum certifications such as SAFe, PMP, or IPMA Additional Information A Tip from the Hiring Manager: A successful Director, Product Management at Publicis Sapient combines leadership skills, rooted in customer centricity, with tactical product management skills to drive the client and team in releasing parallel multiple program increments every 10-12 weeks (or applicable frequency at client's organization).
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Company Description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of the next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Job Description As a Director, Product Management Consumer Products at Publicis Sapient, you will act as your clients' trusted advisor in leading the overall business solution, vision, strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for a specific digital product, or products, within an engagement. You will collaborate with clients within the Consumer Products industry undertaking major Digital Business Transformation (DBT) engagements to understand their business, end-customer needs, and then constantly deliver value with fast increment cycles. Responsibilities Partner with client(s), strategists, experience leads, and enterprise architects, to frame business goals and value streams from which we can shape solution propositions that provide transformative business outcomes and customer experience Develop large solution vision that aligns with the product vision, strategy, and industry compliance, by keeping the customer at the center of everything we do while using design thinking tools Represent the client while facilitating solution workshops with cross functional leaders where you identify new solutions, organization business needs, and solution options Develop solution hypotheses iteratively based on user research, and industry and market trend analysis Translate solution vision into a product vision/roadmap containing well-defined, prioritized features that will realize the solution and value Validate and present the business case to the C-level executives and lead business reviews to ensure the team prioritizes the right features Serve as a voice of the customer among the cross-functional team, always understanding and representing the customer needs Establish objective goals for the product with success and acceptance criteria using meaningful metrics, KPIs, and quantifiable business outcomes Masterfully apply Lean Agile practices and frameworks Collaborate with product managers, other solution managers, and cross-functional capability managers to ensure all product teams are aligned towards the same program increment (PI) objectives Collaborate with enterprise architects to envision and prioritize capability enablers Represent industry best practice and market trends to assist the client in maintaining competitive advantage Build and maintain a trusting relationship with the client, teams, and vendors; develop influence without authority Inspire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Product Analysts to continually facilitate improvements in developing and enhancing best-in-class digital products and services Qualifications Extensive experience and profound knowledge in the B2C and B2B consumer goods environment, from a comparable position in a consulting firm or in-house teams of leading consumer goods manufacturers Deeply rooted in Agile, Lean, and continuous delivery principles that maximize flow of value with a passion to extend this understanding throughout the organization Demonstrated success creating large solutions, digital products vision, strategy, experience, and services - from capability identification, ideation to launch, including engineering and operational quality Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team on customer-focused products and services Proven ability in collaborating and leading Program Increment (PI) cycles Proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and obtain buy-in from stakeholders Practice in workshop facilitation to cultivate ideation Ability to define financials, ROI, KPIs, and forecasts, with success leveraging data to make decisions about product feature increments Proven track record of working with senior client stakeholder and diverse teams as a servant leader and steward of economic and customer value Mastery in leading change and inspiring others to change behaviors Influencer in continuous learning and innovation Deep knowledge of the key success factors, latest trends, and business models in the B2C and B2B consumer goods industry Relevant product, program management, or Scrum certifications such as SAFe, PMP, or IPMA Additional Information A Tip from the Hiring Manager: A successful Director, Product Management at Publicis Sapient combines leadership skills, rooted in customer centricity, with tactical product management skills to drive the client and team in releasing parallel multiple program increments every 10-12 weeks (or applicable frequency at client's organization).
My Defence Maritime client is seeking a Project Planner to join their programmes team and play a pivotal role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects! You will be responsible for developing integrated master schedules, driving planning excellence, and ensuring alignment across project teams, stakeholders, and delivery frameworks. This is a key position supporting major defence programmes with real national impact Key Responsibilities - Develop and manage high-quality, fully integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project Professional Identify, maintain, and communicate the critical path; conduct scenario planning for resourcing and phasing decisions Collaborate with IPT teams (Project Managers, Engineers, Supply Chain) to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with work packages, dependencies and risk mitigations Work with Scrum Masters to define WBS in Jira and gather task data from sprint reviews to update schedules Integrate engineering design, validation, and delivery milestones across complex WBS structures Work with risk owners to incorporate risks, treatment plans and emergent work into schedules Provide clear reporting on schedule performance, critical and float paths, forecasting and progress trends Support Agile planning cycles by aligning IMS-level activities with sprint/epic cadences Support senior planner in schedule governance, baseline management, change control, and schedule quality assurance Liaise with external customer planners to ensure alignment on data, formats and reporting expectations Act as a scheduling subject matter expert, promoting best practices and capability across the programme Qualifications & Experience - Essential Proven experience managing schedules on large-scale, multi-year engineering programmes (defence/aerospace/high-tech advantageous) Strong experience building and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project Professional/Standard Solid understanding of project risk management and scheduling impacts Skilled at creating critical and float path views in MS Project Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer engagement Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-performing teams Competent in data analysis and Excel manipulation for import into MS Project Desirable Experience with Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery environments; Jira familiarity preferred Experience with resource allocation tools and scenario modelling Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience Exposure to EVM/cost-schedule integration; APM/PMI membership a bonus Familiarity with DCMA assessment standards Experience integrating ERP tools and Oracle P6 environments What Our Client Can Offer - A dynamic role driving success across strategic programmes Hybrid & flexible working opportunities Professional development and growth within a high-performing team The opportunity to shape and influence national defence delivery outcomes If you're a proactive planner ready to drive clarity, structure and delivery success then I want to hear from you! Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
My Defence Maritime client is seeking a Project Planner to join their programmes team and play a pivotal role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects! You will be responsible for developing integrated master schedules, driving planning excellence, and ensuring alignment across project teams, stakeholders, and delivery frameworks. This is a key position supporting major defence programmes with real national impact Key Responsibilities - Develop and manage high-quality, fully integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project Professional Identify, maintain, and communicate the critical path; conduct scenario planning for resourcing and phasing decisions Collaborate with IPT teams (Project Managers, Engineers, Supply Chain) to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with work packages, dependencies and risk mitigations Work with Scrum Masters to define WBS in Jira and gather task data from sprint reviews to update schedules Integrate engineering design, validation, and delivery milestones across complex WBS structures Work with risk owners to incorporate risks, treatment plans and emergent work into schedules Provide clear reporting on schedule performance, critical and float paths, forecasting and progress trends Support Agile planning cycles by aligning IMS-level activities with sprint/epic cadences Support senior planner in schedule governance, baseline management, change control, and schedule quality assurance Liaise with external customer planners to ensure alignment on data, formats and reporting expectations Act as a scheduling subject matter expert, promoting best practices and capability across the programme Qualifications & Experience - Essential Proven experience managing schedules on large-scale, multi-year engineering programmes (defence/aerospace/high-tech advantageous) Strong experience building and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project Professional/Standard Solid understanding of project risk management and scheduling impacts Skilled at creating critical and float path views in MS Project Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer engagement Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-performing teams Competent in data analysis and Excel manipulation for import into MS Project Desirable Experience with Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery environments; Jira familiarity preferred Experience with resource allocation tools and scenario modelling Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience Exposure to EVM/cost-schedule integration; APM/PMI membership a bonus Familiarity with DCMA assessment standards Experience integrating ERP tools and Oracle P6 environments What Our Client Can Offer - A dynamic role driving success across strategic programmes Hybrid & flexible working opportunities Professional development and growth within a high-performing team The opportunity to shape and influence national defence delivery outcomes If you're a proactive planner ready to drive clarity, structure and delivery success then I want to hear from you! Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation
PA2025Q3JB137 - Full Stack QA Tester page is loaded PA2025Q3JB137 - Full Stack QA Testerlocations: Lichfield, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R38774As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Location : Lichfield, Hybrid Get To Know Us: SS&C GIDS provides information processing and computer software services and products. The Company's operating segments include financial markets, customer management, professional services, and output solutions. SS&C GIDS serves the alternative investments, asset and wealth management, banking and lending, insurance, and real estate industries. Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans, Centralized location - 6 minutes' walk from Phromphong BTS or 10 minutes' walk from Sukhunvit MRT Your Future: Retirement Program, Professional Development Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Business Leave, Maternity Leave, Ordination Leave Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Annual Health Check Up, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Well-Stocked Pantry and Provident Fund Contribution Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University Education: Paid further education opportunities for employees who are eligible Extra Perks: Bonus Scheme, SS&C Stock(s) Allocation for employees who are eligible What You Will Get To Do: Job Specific roles: Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts Identify, document, and track software defects/bugs Perform manual and automated testing of software applications across the full stack of applications (e.g. front end/back office etc) Collaborate with developers to resolve defects and improve software quality Conduct regression testing to ensure that changes do not negatively impact existing functionality - both manual and automated regression scripts Communicate test results and findings to stakeholders Maintain and log all testing in XRAY, including detailed screenshots and evidence for audit purpose Participate in daily scrum meetings and requirements sessions Ongoing responsibilities Ongoing compliance with the SS&C polices, such as hybrid working policy and mandatory training Keep Management up to date with testing progress and blockers as required Work closely with the wider Delivery / Technology teams as required and/or directed by Test Manager/Delivery Director. Potential for knowledge share with the wider SS&C testing functions to share best practices etc. Become closely involved with the Delivery team to ensure functional/enhancements are understood and planned into automation updates as required. Maintenance of the .NET Playwright solution (e.g. updating with additional test scripting or enhancements to existing scripts). What You Will Bring: Minimally requires a Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience, or high school degree and 4 years of related experience We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense. Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
PA2025Q3JB137 - Full Stack QA Tester page is loaded PA2025Q3JB137 - Full Stack QA Testerlocations: Lichfield, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R38774As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Location : Lichfield, Hybrid Get To Know Us: SS&C GIDS provides information processing and computer software services and products. The Company's operating segments include financial markets, customer management, professional services, and output solutions. SS&C GIDS serves the alternative investments, asset and wealth management, banking and lending, insurance, and real estate industries. Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans, Centralized location - 6 minutes' walk from Phromphong BTS or 10 minutes' walk from Sukhunvit MRT Your Future: Retirement Program, Professional Development Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Business Leave, Maternity Leave, Ordination Leave Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Annual Health Check Up, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Well-Stocked Pantry and Provident Fund Contribution Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University Education: Paid further education opportunities for employees who are eligible Extra Perks: Bonus Scheme, SS&C Stock(s) Allocation for employees who are eligible What You Will Get To Do: Job Specific roles: Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts Identify, document, and track software defects/bugs Perform manual and automated testing of software applications across the full stack of applications (e.g. front end/back office etc) Collaborate with developers to resolve defects and improve software quality Conduct regression testing to ensure that changes do not negatively impact existing functionality - both manual and automated regression scripts Communicate test results and findings to stakeholders Maintain and log all testing in XRAY, including detailed screenshots and evidence for audit purpose Participate in daily scrum meetings and requirements sessions Ongoing responsibilities Ongoing compliance with the SS&C polices, such as hybrid working policy and mandatory training Keep Management up to date with testing progress and blockers as required Work closely with the wider Delivery / Technology teams as required and/or directed by Test Manager/Delivery Director. Potential for knowledge share with the wider SS&C testing functions to share best practices etc. Become closely involved with the Delivery team to ensure functional/enhancements are understood and planned into automation updates as required. Maintenance of the .NET Playwright solution (e.g. updating with additional test scripting or enhancements to existing scripts). What You Will Bring: Minimally requires a Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience, or high school degree and 4 years of related experience We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense. Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Scrum Master (SC Cleared) 12 months Warton, Preston (2/3 days a week onsite with the rest remote) £61.57ph inside IR35 / Umbrella Dues to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have valid and transferrable SC security clearance. Role Description We an opportunity to join our client as a Scrum Master of which the role will sit within a team where you will be at the forefront of moder click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
Scrum Master (SC Cleared) 12 months Warton, Preston (2/3 days a week onsite with the rest remote) £61.57ph inside IR35 / Umbrella Dues to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have valid and transferrable SC security clearance. Role Description We an opportunity to join our client as a Scrum Master of which the role will sit within a team where you will be at the forefront of moder click apply for full job details
Role: Product Manager - Content Management Lifecycle Contract: Full Time Location: London (Hybrid) Hours: 37.5 hours Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Manager to join one of our large program teams within technology at base. This hybrid role combines the strategic vision of a product manager, the analytical mindset of a business analyst, and the technical understanding of a product owner. Your primary focus will be on streamlining operations pertaining to content lifecycle and master data management within the overall media supply chains, with particular focus on rights management and content insights. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems accurately capture, manage, and utilize master data (including title, rights, and assets) to drive operational efficiency, monetization, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Product Ownership Support: Client-facing role, driving roadmap and gathering requirements ensuring execution of product rollout that aligns with business goals and company strategy. Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, process diagrams, acceptance criteria, and technical specs Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with legal, business affairs, content operations, global rights operations, finance and technology teams to gather and document business and system requirements Content Lifecycle Understanding: Analyze the rights and restrictions associated with content throughout its lifecycle - from acquisition, production, and distribution to archiving and monetization Rights Management Systems: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on rights systems (e.g., Rightsline, or custom platforms), supporting enhancements and integrations with other enterprise systems. Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and audience preferences to support media product innovation Workflow Optimization: Identify and propose improvements to workflows that handle rights data, ensuring accurate and timely metadata entry, validation, and reporting Data Analysis: Analyze large data sets related to content usage and rights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for automation or efficiency Stakeholder Collaboration: Bridge communication between technical teams, and client teams to translate needs into actionable features and insights Testing & Validation: Support UAT, system validations, and quality checks to ensure new features or fixes meet business requirements Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation including process flows, use cases, user stories, and training materials AI: Champion the use of AI and machine learning to automate time-consuming media processes - e.g., audience insights Monetization: Understanding of media monetization strategies (e.g., ad-based, subscription, licensing) Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to define KPIs and build comprehensive dashboards and reports that track performance across key business areas Market Research: Conduct competitive benchmarking, market research, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities and areas for innovation Communication: Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership in a clear, strategic, and data-driven manner Required Skills & Experience: Experience: 7+ years in a hybrid Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst role, ideally within the media, entertainment, or content production/distribution industries Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global Content Rights Management processes and systems; understanding of content licensing, territorial rights, exclusivity, and windows and clearances and releases processes for tracking rights against art/music/sfx/appearances etc. Technical Acumen: Experience with rights management systems and data platforms; comfortable navigating APIs, databases, and workflow automation tools Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex legal and business concepts into actionable product requirements Agile and waterfall Product Development: Familiarity with Agile and waterfall methodologies, backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planning Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Tools: Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, and Excel; Familiarity with Rightsline or similar platforms Experience integrating global rights management into global "Digital" and social media platforms and endpoints (e.g. Facebook, Insta, Bluesky, X, other social media, etc.) Hands on experience with: AI-driven automation tools (e.g., transcription, localization, smart clip generation, recommendation engines) Rights & catalogue management systems (e.g., Rightsline) Social media publishing platforms with AI scheduling, optimization, and analytics Clipping and promo tools Post-production platforms Previous experience with the process of integrating into specific enterprise systems like financial platforms and products, royalties, and contract systems for reporting and compliance Ensure seamless integration between MAM/DAM systems, scheduling tools, AI models, metadata pipelines, and streaming infrastructure Familiarity with media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, streaming services) and digital advertising metrics Proficiency with Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Airtable, and Lucidchart Understanding of cloud infrastructure, media file formats, and metadata standards is a plus Change management and transformation experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in media, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in AI or media product development are a bonus Background in media law, intellectual property, or digital asset management (DAM) is a plus Certification in Product Management, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) is desirable Familiarity with global regulators (OFCOM, FCC, etc) and global M&E legal review processes would be beneficial About base Cloud Native Media Services Reimagining workflows in the cloud base is on a mission to democratize cloud services for all businesses helping them to store, process and manage content at scale with integrated online media solutions. base's one provider model offers affordable cloud storage, media asset management, and media workflow integrations. Each solution includes tailored support strengthened with ISO27001-certified security practices at every layer. We enable our customers to centralize, secure and efficiently index media files in one content hub. base provides award-winning cloud services to a range of clients across multiple industries, including global online video brands like LADbible Group, cutting-edge sports podcasts such as High Performance, and prestigious film and broadcast studios such as Twickenham Film Studios and Narrative Entertainment. The culture at base is a core aspect of the business. The following values underpin the day-to-day working culture at the company: We are bold. We are honest. We are empathetic. We are collaborative. We are curious. Application Process: Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to .
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Role: Product Manager - Content Management Lifecycle Contract: Full Time Location: London (Hybrid) Hours: 37.5 hours Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Manager to join one of our large program teams within technology at base. This hybrid role combines the strategic vision of a product manager, the analytical mindset of a business analyst, and the technical understanding of a product owner. Your primary focus will be on streamlining operations pertaining to content lifecycle and master data management within the overall media supply chains, with particular focus on rights management and content insights. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems accurately capture, manage, and utilize master data (including title, rights, and assets) to drive operational efficiency, monetization, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Product Ownership Support: Client-facing role, driving roadmap and gathering requirements ensuring execution of product rollout that aligns with business goals and company strategy. Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, process diagrams, acceptance criteria, and technical specs Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with legal, business affairs, content operations, global rights operations, finance and technology teams to gather and document business and system requirements Content Lifecycle Understanding: Analyze the rights and restrictions associated with content throughout its lifecycle - from acquisition, production, and distribution to archiving and monetization Rights Management Systems: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on rights systems (e.g., Rightsline, or custom platforms), supporting enhancements and integrations with other enterprise systems. Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and audience preferences to support media product innovation Workflow Optimization: Identify and propose improvements to workflows that handle rights data, ensuring accurate and timely metadata entry, validation, and reporting Data Analysis: Analyze large data sets related to content usage and rights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for automation or efficiency Stakeholder Collaboration: Bridge communication between technical teams, and client teams to translate needs into actionable features and insights Testing & Validation: Support UAT, system validations, and quality checks to ensure new features or fixes meet business requirements Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation including process flows, use cases, user stories, and training materials AI: Champion the use of AI and machine learning to automate time-consuming media processes - e.g., audience insights Monetization: Understanding of media monetization strategies (e.g., ad-based, subscription, licensing) Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to define KPIs and build comprehensive dashboards and reports that track performance across key business areas Market Research: Conduct competitive benchmarking, market research, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities and areas for innovation Communication: Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership in a clear, strategic, and data-driven manner Required Skills & Experience: Experience: 7+ years in a hybrid Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst role, ideally within the media, entertainment, or content production/distribution industries Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global Content Rights Management processes and systems; understanding of content licensing, territorial rights, exclusivity, and windows and clearances and releases processes for tracking rights against art/music/sfx/appearances etc. Technical Acumen: Experience with rights management systems and data platforms; comfortable navigating APIs, databases, and workflow automation tools Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex legal and business concepts into actionable product requirements Agile and waterfall Product Development: Familiarity with Agile and waterfall methodologies, backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planning Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Tools: Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, and Excel; Familiarity with Rightsline or similar platforms Experience integrating global rights management into global "Digital" and social media platforms and endpoints (e.g. Facebook, Insta, Bluesky, X, other social media, etc.) Hands on experience with: AI-driven automation tools (e.g., transcription, localization, smart clip generation, recommendation engines) Rights & catalogue management systems (e.g., Rightsline) Social media publishing platforms with AI scheduling, optimization, and analytics Clipping and promo tools Post-production platforms Previous experience with the process of integrating into specific enterprise systems like financial platforms and products, royalties, and contract systems for reporting and compliance Ensure seamless integration between MAM/DAM systems, scheduling tools, AI models, metadata pipelines, and streaming infrastructure Familiarity with media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, streaming services) and digital advertising metrics Proficiency with Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Airtable, and Lucidchart Understanding of cloud infrastructure, media file formats, and metadata standards is a plus Change management and transformation experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in media, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in AI or media product development are a bonus Background in media law, intellectual property, or digital asset management (DAM) is a plus Certification in Product Management, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) is desirable Familiarity with global regulators (OFCOM, FCC, etc) and global M&E legal review processes would be beneficial About base Cloud Native Media Services Reimagining workflows in the cloud base is on a mission to democratize cloud services for all businesses helping them to store, process and manage content at scale with integrated online media solutions. base's one provider model offers affordable cloud storage, media asset management, and media workflow integrations. Each solution includes tailored support strengthened with ISO27001-certified security practices at every layer. We enable our customers to centralize, secure and efficiently index media files in one content hub. base provides award-winning cloud services to a range of clients across multiple industries, including global online video brands like LADbible Group, cutting-edge sports podcasts such as High Performance, and prestigious film and broadcast studios such as Twickenham Film Studios and Narrative Entertainment. The culture at base is a core aspect of the business. The following values underpin the day-to-day working culture at the company: We are bold. We are honest. We are empathetic. We are collaborative. We are curious. Application Process: Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to .
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Director to drive the development, integration, and deployment of the World's Best AI Pilots onto various transformative unmanned vehicles. What you'll do Ensure all program elements are flawlessly executed Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user's needs through execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of Shield AI's programs. Support internal team and customer relationships Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance. Own development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities of each program as it progresses during the overall life cycle. Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally. Be able to operate and make decisions that reflect cultural nuances and overarching political and/or military factors. Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all customer or end user contractually required deliverables Drive a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including preparation and follow up activities Complete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to achieve schedule milestones. Support business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities, including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers. Required qualifications Ideally 15+ years of experience as a technical decision-maker with a bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar; or 8 years and a master's degree in Engineering or similar. Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written)and ability to lead by influence and collaboration. Proven experience driving complex program execution and ability to focus on long-term business objectives. Experience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs). Experience in technical program management and ability to run multiple projects. Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar. Superb skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management. Expert understanding of complex project financials. Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others Preferred qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Experience in software development. Experience in autonomy development. DOD Contracting Experience. £116,000 - £174,000 a year Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Director to drive the development, integration, and deployment of the World's Best AI Pilots onto various transformative unmanned vehicles. What you'll do Ensure all program elements are flawlessly executed Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user's needs through execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of Shield AI's programs. Support internal team and customer relationships Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance. Own development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities of each program as it progresses during the overall life cycle. Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally. Be able to operate and make decisions that reflect cultural nuances and overarching political and/or military factors. Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all customer or end user contractually required deliverables Drive a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including preparation and follow up activities Complete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to achieve schedule milestones. Support business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities, including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers. Required qualifications Ideally 15+ years of experience as a technical decision-maker with a bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar; or 8 years and a master's degree in Engineering or similar. Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written)and ability to lead by influence and collaboration. Proven experience driving complex program execution and ability to focus on long-term business objectives. Experience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs). Experience in technical program management and ability to run multiple projects. Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar. Superb skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management. Expert understanding of complex project financials. Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others Preferred qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Experience in software development. Experience in autonomy development. DOD Contracting Experience. £116,000 - £174,000 a year Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Scrum Master Location: Durrington (1 day pw onsite required) Contract Length: 3 Months initially Daily Rate: 450 - 500 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Are you a passionate Scrum Master looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a dedicated Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis, contributing to a critical Data Foundations programme. This programme encompasses several interdependent workstreams, including Data Platform build, Data Governance Framework, AI/ML readiness, Business Glossary, Data Catalogue, Self-Service, and Data Quality Frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and practises. Remove blockers that hinder the team's progress, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Align teams across various workstreams to ensure predictable delivery against programme milestones. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to support successful delivery of outcomes within an Agile environment. Mentor and guide team members on Agile methodologies to enhance their understanding and performance. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably within data-related projects. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM are a plus. If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and are ready to make a meaningful contribution to a pivotal programme, we would love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay in applying! Join us and be part of a transformative journey in data excellence. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to your application! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
Scrum Master Location: Durrington (1 day pw onsite required) Contract Length: 3 Months initially Daily Rate: 450 - 500 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Are you a passionate Scrum Master looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a dedicated Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis, contributing to a critical Data Foundations programme. This programme encompasses several interdependent workstreams, including Data Platform build, Data Governance Framework, AI/ML readiness, Business Glossary, Data Catalogue, Self-Service, and Data Quality Frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and practises. Remove blockers that hinder the team's progress, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Align teams across various workstreams to ensure predictable delivery against programme milestones. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to support successful delivery of outcomes within an Agile environment. Mentor and guide team members on Agile methodologies to enhance their understanding and performance. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably within data-related projects. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM are a plus. If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and are ready to make a meaningful contribution to a pivotal programme, we would love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay in applying! Join us and be part of a transformative journey in data excellence. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to your application! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
ADP is hiring a Program Director - Staines UK (Hybrid) Are you inspired by transformation and making an impact on the lives of millions of people every day, even when it's messy? Are you empathic to client needs, your team, and internal partners to drive success while making hard calls and bold moves? Are you a technologist first and foremost who approaches every problem wearing that hat while going out of your way to champion development creativity and build diverse, engaged teams? Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark? ADP is searching for a Program Director to lead a Program to transition the ESI Product Development organization to an Outcome-based Model, with a goal to drive more business value by delivering high-quality, resilient products that achieve business and client needs. This will include working globally across a large complex portfolio, as an individual contributor within a distributed product development model. The Program Director is expected to build the roll out plan, standard deployment framework and coach the teams during deployment on the transformed way of working with regular reporting on Program progress at various Leadership levels. The ideal candidate must understand software development project lifecycle in an agile environment and requires Program Management, mature leadership, strong change management, influential and communication skills to ensure methodology adoption and sustainment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish ESI roll out plan and gain commitment from stakeholders on OBT model deployment. Build stakeholder relationship and positively engage the Business / Product team on this transition. Support teams to strategize and build their outcome-based model blueprint. Provide expertise and assistance in building the roll out plan to scale the model across the Business. Establish change management plan that will enable seamless deployment of the model across ESI. Upskill the Product Development teams to effectively operate with the agile methodology. Ensure OBT model deployment stays on track with regular Progress review with stakeholders. Ensure risk / issues arising during deployment are managed via mitigation strategies. Coach and guide the Business and Stakeholders during methodology deployment phase. Monitor and report Program status along with deployment / methodology adoption to Sr. Leadership. Build standard framework that can be consistently applied across ESI Product Development. Focus to continuously improve to optimize the methodology and share best practices. Ensure adoption and sustainability of the transition, with coaches built within the Business. Be an advocate of the model and promote deployment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Performance Measures: Successful transition and adoption of Outcome-based team model across ESI Product Development. Managing the transition Program with roadmap built upfront and aligned with Sr. Leadership. Proactive management of risks and issues, with timely reporting on Progress. Fostering collaboration between Product and Business teams. Contributing towards the continuous improvement of Outcome-based model for effective application. Acceleration deployment of the Outcome-based team model across ESI. Qualifications: Experience: Extensive commercial track record of technical Program / Project management with 3+ years delivering Scrum methodology in software development life cycle (SDLC). Proficiency with at least one Agile Lifecycle Management tool (e.g. Rally, JIRA). Thorough understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework. Excellent problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to coach and mentor all roles on a Scrum team. Experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) technology is a plus. Successful experience working with geographically diverse teams and international exposure. Strong change management experience to transform way of working across teams. Proven record of delivering large projects on time and within budget. Scaling and transferring agile knowledge while working with individuals that are new to agile. Skilled in building relationships and navigating through organizations. Work independently in a demanding and dynamic environment. Skills: Knowledgeable about various Agile methodologies such as XP and Kanban with experience in coaching Scrum teams. Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with engineering teams to accomplish project goals. Able to propagate information promptly, clearly, and unambiguously. Able to conceptualize, negotiate and sell ideas internally and external. Ability to work on highly complex assignments with minimal instructions. Ability to drive cultural change management. Must be a strong collaborator, team player as well as an individual contributor. Able to strategically manage several concurrent projects and be able to effectively adapt to shifting priorities. Knowledge of software languages, hardware platforms and their uses. Must possess extensive knowledge in the use of project management methodologies and tools; resource management practices and change management techniques. Able to adapt style to different working environments, situations and cultures. Ability to influence in a matrix organization. Must possess a can do, winning attitude, the highest level of integrity, and the ability to inspire confidence with an open, trustworthy, and engaging style. Ability to interact with all levels of management and demonstrate leadership. Sets clear direction, energizes and aligns teams. Education: University degree or equivalent in education and experience. PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is required & Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) is a plus. A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down to earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance. Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
ADP is hiring a Program Director - Staines UK (Hybrid) Are you inspired by transformation and making an impact on the lives of millions of people every day, even when it's messy? Are you empathic to client needs, your team, and internal partners to drive success while making hard calls and bold moves? Are you a technologist first and foremost who approaches every problem wearing that hat while going out of your way to champion development creativity and build diverse, engaged teams? Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark? ADP is searching for a Program Director to lead a Program to transition the ESI Product Development organization to an Outcome-based Model, with a goal to drive more business value by delivering high-quality, resilient products that achieve business and client needs. This will include working globally across a large complex portfolio, as an individual contributor within a distributed product development model. The Program Director is expected to build the roll out plan, standard deployment framework and coach the teams during deployment on the transformed way of working with regular reporting on Program progress at various Leadership levels. The ideal candidate must understand software development project lifecycle in an agile environment and requires Program Management, mature leadership, strong change management, influential and communication skills to ensure methodology adoption and sustainment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish ESI roll out plan and gain commitment from stakeholders on OBT model deployment. Build stakeholder relationship and positively engage the Business / Product team on this transition. Support teams to strategize and build their outcome-based model blueprint. Provide expertise and assistance in building the roll out plan to scale the model across the Business. Establish change management plan that will enable seamless deployment of the model across ESI. Upskill the Product Development teams to effectively operate with the agile methodology. Ensure OBT model deployment stays on track with regular Progress review with stakeholders. Ensure risk / issues arising during deployment are managed via mitigation strategies. Coach and guide the Business and Stakeholders during methodology deployment phase. Monitor and report Program status along with deployment / methodology adoption to Sr. Leadership. Build standard framework that can be consistently applied across ESI Product Development. Focus to continuously improve to optimize the methodology and share best practices. Ensure adoption and sustainability of the transition, with coaches built within the Business. Be an advocate of the model and promote deployment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Performance Measures: Successful transition and adoption of Outcome-based team model across ESI Product Development. Managing the transition Program with roadmap built upfront and aligned with Sr. Leadership. Proactive management of risks and issues, with timely reporting on Progress. Fostering collaboration between Product and Business teams. Contributing towards the continuous improvement of Outcome-based model for effective application. Acceleration deployment of the Outcome-based team model across ESI. Qualifications: Experience: Extensive commercial track record of technical Program / Project management with 3+ years delivering Scrum methodology in software development life cycle (SDLC). Proficiency with at least one Agile Lifecycle Management tool (e.g. Rally, JIRA). Thorough understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework. Excellent problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to coach and mentor all roles on a Scrum team. Experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) technology is a plus. Successful experience working with geographically diverse teams and international exposure. Strong change management experience to transform way of working across teams. Proven record of delivering large projects on time and within budget. Scaling and transferring agile knowledge while working with individuals that are new to agile. Skilled in building relationships and navigating through organizations. Work independently in a demanding and dynamic environment. Skills: Knowledgeable about various Agile methodologies such as XP and Kanban with experience in coaching Scrum teams. Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with engineering teams to accomplish project goals. Able to propagate information promptly, clearly, and unambiguously. Able to conceptualize, negotiate and sell ideas internally and external. Ability to work on highly complex assignments with minimal instructions. Ability to drive cultural change management. Must be a strong collaborator, team player as well as an individual contributor. Able to strategically manage several concurrent projects and be able to effectively adapt to shifting priorities. Knowledge of software languages, hardware platforms and their uses. Must possess extensive knowledge in the use of project management methodologies and tools; resource management practices and change management techniques. Able to adapt style to different working environments, situations and cultures. Ability to influence in a matrix organization. Must possess a can do, winning attitude, the highest level of integrity, and the ability to inspire confidence with an open, trustworthy, and engaging style. Ability to interact with all levels of management and demonstrate leadership. Sets clear direction, energizes and aligns teams. Education: University degree or equivalent in education and experience. PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is required & Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) is a plus. A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down to earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance. Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
Release Train Engineer Permanent Malvern, Hybrid Must be SC Cleared, DV eligible. We're looking for a Release Train Engineer to guide and optimise our Agile Release Train, ensuring teams stay aligned, focused, and consistently delivering value. You'll facilitate prioritisation, coordinate cross-team planning, and lead SAFe ceremonies across multiple delivery squads. In this role, you'll orchestrate short-term planning cycles, run ART syncs, lead demos and workshops, and support backlog refinement - all within a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. Lead and nurture collaboration across all teams within the ART, removing obstacles and ensuring seamless communication between delivery teams, leadership, and stakeholders. Manage upstream and downstream dependencies, working closely with the Product Manager to ensure smooth sequencing and delivery. Champion value-driven delivery, using data and metrics to optimise product outcomes and performance. Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to project teams, helping them navigate blockers, risks, and complex delivery challenges. Promote and embed Agile and SAFe ways of working, adapting frameworks to suit organisational needs. Oversee programme-level coordination, including milestone planning, timeline tracking, and ensuring alignment to cost, time, and performance targets. Essential: Extensive hands-on experience operating within a SAFe delivery environment. Strong understanding of software development processes and working closely with engineering teams. Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels. Background in conflict resolution, coaching Scrum Masters, and supporting team-level Agile maturity. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex, high-impact solutions. Qualifications: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Release Train Engineer Permanent Malvern, Hybrid Must be SC Cleared, DV eligible. We're looking for a Release Train Engineer to guide and optimise our Agile Release Train, ensuring teams stay aligned, focused, and consistently delivering value. You'll facilitate prioritisation, coordinate cross-team planning, and lead SAFe ceremonies across multiple delivery squads. In this role, you'll orchestrate short-term planning cycles, run ART syncs, lead demos and workshops, and support backlog refinement - all within a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. Lead and nurture collaboration across all teams within the ART, removing obstacles and ensuring seamless communication between delivery teams, leadership, and stakeholders. Manage upstream and downstream dependencies, working closely with the Product Manager to ensure smooth sequencing and delivery. Champion value-driven delivery, using data and metrics to optimise product outcomes and performance. Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to project teams, helping them navigate blockers, risks, and complex delivery challenges. Promote and embed Agile and SAFe ways of working, adapting frameworks to suit organisational needs. Oversee programme-level coordination, including milestone planning, timeline tracking, and ensuring alignment to cost, time, and performance targets. Essential: Extensive hands-on experience operating within a SAFe delivery environment. Strong understanding of software development processes and working closely with engineering teams. Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels. Background in conflict resolution, coaching Scrum Masters, and supporting team-level Agile maturity. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex, high-impact solutions. Qualifications: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. JBRP1_UKTJ
