Technical Delivery Manager

M&G plc

Technical Delivery Manager overseeing the delivery of technology-led projects supporting business objectives. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing project lifecycles in the financial services sector.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, from initiation through planning, execution, transition and closure, ensuring outcomes are delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines and quality expectations.
Define and maintain project plans, delivery milestones, resource requirements and dependencies, ensuring alignment with wider programmes and business priorities.
Partner with business stakeholders to shape requirements, clarify objectives and define success measures, translating business needs into structured delivery plans.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary delivery teams, including technology, operations, risk, change and third-party suppliers, ensuring clear roles, accountability and ways of working.
Establish and operate appropriate project governance, including decision forums, reporting cycles and escalation routes.
Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies, maintaining accurate logs and implementing effective mitigations to protect delivery outcomes.
Manage scope and change control, assessing impacts and supporting informed decision-making by sponsors and stakeholders.
Monitor delivery progress and financial performance, providing clear, accurate and timely updates to sponsors and governance forums.
Ensure technical solutions align with architectural standards, security, risk and regulatory requirements, and are operationally ready for implementation.
Support effective handover into business-as-usual, including readiness activities, documentation, knowledge transfer and stakeholder engagement.
Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery standards, tools and practices across the organisation.
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication, professional challenge and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of technical delivery environments, including systems, platforms or digital solutions.
Experience working within structured delivery and governance frameworks.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical concepts in a clear and accessible way for non-technical stakeholders.
Proven experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating delivery trade-offs.
Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and quality.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence, challenge constructively and drive alignment.
Experience of delivering projects in complex financial services environments would be beneficial.
Project Management certification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension scheme of 18% (13% Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions)
Share Save and Share Incentive Plan
Access to financial wellbeing and support services
38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days
Time Off When You Need It policy
Comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover, and Life Assurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementchange controlstakeholder engagementdelivery planningfinancial performance monitoringtechnical solution alignmentrequirements gatheringgovernance frameworksanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencingattention to detailorganizational skillsrelationship managementconstructive challengeadaptabilitydecision-making

Certifications

Project Management certification