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Technical Delivery Manager | C# |.NET | IBMi | Core Banking | Newcastle | Hybrid | Permanent
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (strong possibility to go perm on completion) Newcastle / Hybrid Working £65,000 - £75,000 (with flex) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We are working with a well-established and highly respected financial services organisation seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to join on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to move into a permanent position thereafter.
Operating within the retail banking, savings and mortgage sector, the organisation is investing heavily in its technology estate and core banking platforms. This role will play a key part in ensuring the successful delivery, support and ongoing evolution of critical business systems that underpin customer and operational services.
The Role
This is a leadership position combining technical delivery, people management and service improvement. You'll lead a team of IBM i (AS/400) developers whilst remaining close enough to the technology to provide technical direction and challenge where required.
The successful candidate will act as the bridge between technology teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership, ensuring delivery priorities are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of IBMi / AS400 developers.
- Oversee the delivery and enhancement of core banking applications and platforms.
- Drive technical delivery across a portfolio of business-critical systems.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define priorities, manage risks and ensure successful outcomes.
- Support the modernisation and continuous improvement of legacy and strategic banking systems.
- Provide technical leadership whilst remaining hands-on where necessary.
- Improve service stability, governance, release management and operational performance.
- Contribute to longer-term technology and platform strategy.
About You
We're looking for an experienced technology leader who combines strong stakeholder management and delivery expertise with a genuine technical background.
You'll ideally bring:
- Previous experience as a Technical Delivery Manager, Development Manager or Technology Delivery Lead.
- A background in C# / .NET development.
- Experience working with Core Banking platforms and applications.
- Experience managing and developing IBM i (AS400) development teams.
- Strong Financial Services experience, ideally within banking, building societies or lending organisations.
- The ability to operate strategically whilst remaining sufficiently hands-on from a technical perspective.
- Experience delivering technology change within regulated environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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What's on Offer?
- Initial 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent
- Annual bonus scheme
- Excellent pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Life assurance and income protection
- Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible delivery leader to join a financially stable organisation undergoing significant technology investment, where you can influence both the strategic roadmap and day-to-day delivery of critical banking systems.
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