Delivery Manager, Contract

Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
Overview of Role
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager for a high-priority, six-month contract supporting a major financial services account. This role is centered on delivery and project management, specifically requiring a strong Scrum Master background. The successful candidate will act as the daily bridge between technical teams and the client, ensuring seamless execution within a fast-paced, highly governed, and political environment. This is a hybrid role based in Central London, with a potential path to permanent employment.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Delivery: Manage the daily operations of technical teams (10–15 people) and maintain constant communication with client stakeholders.
- Agile Leadership: Serve as the Scrum Master for the account, facilitating ceremonies and ensuring the team stays on track to meet sprint goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Navigate highly political environments and complex governance structures typical of Tier-1 financial institutions.
- Project Oversight: Drive project timelines and deliverables without needing deep technical coding expertise, focusing instead on feasibility and execution.
- Communication: Present complex updates clearly to clients, ensuring all parties remain aligned on project scope and progress.
Qualifications
- Experience: 7 to 8 years of overall professional experience, with a mandatory 3 to 5 years specifically as a Scrum Master.
- Industry Background: Proven experience in consulting is required. Prior experience working with financial institutions is highly preferred.
- Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing delivery teams of 10 to 15 people.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional comprehension and communication skills; ability to remain focused and concise in high-pressure presentations.
- Logistics: Must be able to work a UK shift schedule and commute to the Central London office a minimum of 1 to 2 days per week (Hybrid).
66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
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