IT Delivery Manager

Reporting to the Head of IT Delivery you will be responsible for directing strategic changes on the Digital and Technology portfolio and co-ordinating the technology element of the Client Change and Group projects, to achieve the corporate objectives of Digital and Technology and NSSL.

The role will be varied and will also involve delivering key internal Digital and Technology projects and change supported by a team of technical SMEs. The role will be key to ensuring Digital and Technology changes are embedded within the wider society through robust Business Readiness, engagement and Change management. The role will be a breadth of Delivery knowledge and experience and will play a vital role in the development and coaching of junior members of the team. Supporting the Head of Delivery with ad-hoc change activities on behalf of IT Delivery and Digital and Technology.

Ensuring changes and projects are managed in line with our IT PMO and Group Change governance frameworks, by producing and maintaining project documentation as set out in the project methodologies, bringing experience through leading changes to ensure modernisation and efficiencies within our ways of working.

With experience of delivering transformational change and the delivering of complex projects, you will be experienced in leading, supporting and motivating colleagues to drive fast paced, multi disciplined change.

Strong organisation and planning skills are essential along with the ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way appropriate to the needs of the reader. Time management will be a strength of yours along with clear, concise and engaging written and verbal communication skills.

You will have sound knowledge of Project and Change methodologies, and though IT project experience is not essential, it could be seen as beneficial. As a good team worker demonstrating loyalty to the organisation and team members you will equally have the confidence to challenge effectively at all levels.

Newcastle Strategic Solutions is the UK's leading savings management platform and one of the North East's most established and successful FinTechs! We provide savings management and technology services for new challenger banks and established providers across the UK. Our work has earned us an enviable reputation in the market as the best at what we do.

As part of Newcastle Building Society, you will be working in an exciting, friendly and fast-paced workplace, with amazing opportunities for self-development and career progression where you can realise your potential and do your best work.

As an inclusive employer and a member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the communities we serve in order to drive the right colleague, customer and business outcomes. We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, providing the diversity of thought required to constructively challenge and drive innovation.

For full details along with a comprehensive breakdown of what we're looking for, please download the role profile. In addition to joining a great team within a truly local organisation our colleagues also benefit from:

• A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options


• 30 days holiday each year plus bank holidays


• Bonus scheme


• Pension scheme


• Life assurance and income protection


• Access to a range of wellbeing benefits


• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Above statutory family leave entitlement


• Two paid volunteering days each year


• A broad range of learning and development opportunities


• Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours.


Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.