We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Delivery Manager to join our growing team. Partior operates a collaborative model leveraging cross-functional squads organised around Scrum and Kanban methodologies. As we continue to evolve and scale our offerings, we are focused on optimising these practices to maximise efficiency and impact. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of our cutting-edge blockchain solutions, fostering strong collaboration not only within and across delivery squads but also across key departments including Commercial, Product, and Technology. This is a highly visible role that requires direct interaction with our banking partners and other network participants. If you are a results-oriented leader with a strong background in software delivery, passionate about agile methodologies, and intrigued by the power of blockchain and payments, we invite you to help us shape the future of finance!

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Delivery Management: Oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex blockchain payment solutions, from inception to deployment. This includes coordinating deployment activities with all network participants, ensuring a smooth and successful rollout.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key customer-facing representative for delivery, building strong relationships with banking partners. Effectively manage expectations and communicate progress, risks, and challenges to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Agile Leadership & Coaching: Champion agile principles and practices across multiple cross-functional delivery squads, guiding teams towards continuous improvement and high performance.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a critical nexus for communication and coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration between delivery squads and other crucial departments to align on priorities, manage dependencies, and resolve impediments.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously identify opportunities to enhance delivery processes, tools, and methodologies, contributing to Partior's overall organisational agility and efficiency.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues that could impact delivery timelines or quality.
• Team Empowerment: Foster an environment of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning within delivery teams, promoting self-organisation and problem-solving.
• Reporting & Metrics: Establish and maintain relevant delivery metrics and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into progress, predictability, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project, program, or delivery management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Demonstrable experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and their practical application in software delivery environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple teams and departments.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern engineering practices.
• Solid understanding of enterprise technology environments and challenges.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and customer empathy are critical for success in this client-facing role.
• Highly organized and self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment.

Highly Beneficial:

• Experience with blockchain technology.
• In-depth knowledge of payment systems, clearing, and settlement processes.
• Experience in driving or supporting organisational agility transformations or implementing large-scale agile frameworks.
• Experience with B2B solutions and packaged software distribution.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO, SAFe, PMP, PRINCE2 Agile).

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in the financial services industry.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a diverse and talented team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• The chance to make a significant impact on global payments.

If you are a visionary Delivery Manager ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the intersection of finance and technology, we encourage you to apply.