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King's College London

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • London
  • 8d left

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  • You need a degree or equivalent, project management/agile certification, team leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and ITIL Foundation qualifications.
  • You will deliver IT projects, manage resources and budgets, oversee procurement, mentor teams, facilitate Agile processes, and ensure quality and risk management.

Requirements

  • Education to degree standard and/or equivalent qualifications / experience
  • Recognised Project Management Certification or Agile Delivery certification e,g, Prince2 Practitioner, APMP PMQ, SAFe Certified Scrum Master
  • Experienced at providing expertise managing delivering value with a diverse team
  • Significant experience of managing, inspiring, engaging and motivating a team, using interpersonal skills to achieve excellent results
  • Ability to identify and manage priorities, whilst considering the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently, articulating ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Significant experience of working with third parties to deliver IT Solutions
  • ITIL Foundation qualifications
  • Line management of other Project Managers
  • Additional desirable domain experience as listed in the role advertisement, likely to be immediately relevant to the role

Responsibilities

  • Define, document, and successfully deliver IT projects in line with the King’s project delivery standards.
  • Plan, identify, and secure resources to support a successful outcome of work packages of the project
  • Monitor resource utilisation and expenditure against budget
  • Produce plan and budget reports to assist in the approval and management of projects as well as briefings and other related project governance communications
  • Manage IT procurement activities in conjunction with Procurement, Supplier Management, and IT Solutions colleagues. This can include tender development, evaluation, shortlisting, supplier selection and contract negotiation
  • Provide mentoring advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues as required
  • Matrix manage staff, contractors and vendors where necessary
  • Ensure that project, quality, change control and risk management processes are maintained
  • Contribute to the creation of benefits realisation plans as part of each project
  • Act as a servant leader and coach for an Agile team, facilitating team events and processes as well as supporting teams and Agile Release Trains (ART)s in delivering value.
  • Educate the team in Scrum, Built-in-Quality, Kanban and SAFe, ensuring that the agreed Agile processes are followed.
  • Improve flow by removing impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow and relentless improvement
  • Assist decision makers with the review, prioritisation and optimisation of the portfolio
  • Build high-performing teams by coaching, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts and developing team skillsets
  • Experience of managing the activities of self and/or others.
  • Change delivery skills that may have been gained/be identifiable through previous experience.
  • A direct managerial track record.
  • Authoritative knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role and specialist work practices and/or professional guidelines relevant to the work area.
  • Sector/commercial awareness.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems/services in own area and their varied applications.
  • Managerial skills such as coaching, motivation, managing performance.
  • Financial training relevant to the management and control of budgets, or experience of managing budgets.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Delivery Manager at King’s College London?

The Senior Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering value through systems-based change in a large complex environment, leading a diverse multi-skilled team, and ensuring that IT projects are delivered in line with King’s project delivery standards. This includes managing resources, monitoring budgets, and engaging with stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates are required to have education to degree standard and/or equivalent qualifications or experience, as well as a recognized Project Management Certification or Agile Delivery certification, such as Prince2 Practitioner, APMP PMQ, or SAFe Certified Scrum Master.

Is experience in Agile and Waterfall delivery methods necessary?

Yes, expertise in either Agile or Waterfall delivery methods, or both, is essential for the Senior Delivery Manager role.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Essential skills include significant experience in managing and motivating diverse teams, excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to manage priorities, and experience working with third parties to deliver IT Solutions.

Are there any desirable qualifications for candidates?

Yes, desirable qualifications include ITIL Foundation qualifications, experience in line management of other Project Managers, and relevant domain experience.

How does King’s College London approach diversity and inclusion?

King’s College London is committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels connected and belonging to the community.

What is the salary range for the Senior Delivery Manager position?

The salary range for this position is £51,974 - £61,021 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting.

How should candidates submit their applications?

Candidates should submit their CV along with a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert.

When is the application deadline for this role?

The application deadline for the Senior Delivery Manager position is 18-May-2025.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the role?

Candidates can contact Vasantha Mountford at Vasantha.Mountford@kcl.ac.uk for more information about the role.

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King’s College London is amongst the top 40 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2024), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework).   King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary.