Head of Technology Delivery – Aztec Group

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Technology Delivery to lead and scale our technology delivery team. This Associate Director level role is pivotal in driving high-performance delivery teams, advancing Scaled Agile delivery, and ensuring delivery excellence across all technology initiatives. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, ensure governance, and continuously improve delivery performance. You will have direct line management responsibility for an existing team of project managers.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery roadmap and ensure timely, high-quality execution of technology projects and programs.
• Define and implement best practices, frameworks, and standards for delivery management.
• Monitor and report on delivery KPIs, driving continuous improvement in velocity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan and manage resources to ensure projects are staffed with appropriate skills, including in-house and near-shore vendor teams.
• Estimate and forecast costs to deliver outcomes, informing project, programme, and departmental budgets.

Performance & Governance

• Set out our Agile Strategy and Governance frameworks, embed Scaled Agile principles across teams, and promote flexible, transparent, iterative delivery.
• Drive agile maturity through coaching, training, and hands-on support.
• Establish and maintain governance structures for compliance, risk management, and stakeholder visibility.
• Lead regular delivery reviews, retrospectives, and performance assessments.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards, particularly in the finance industry.
• Stay up to date on trends in project delivery and agile methodologies, exploring innovative uses of technology, automation, and AI.
• Develop and present business cases to socialise benefits and secure funding.

Strategic Leadership

• Simplify complexity and develop a clear delivery strategy.
• Drive the Big Picture from strategy to execution and align operational plans accordingly.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand needs and concerns.
• Monitor external trends, regulatory and economic factors, incorporating them into delivery planning.
• Secure support and constructive challenge to achieve results.

People Leadership

• Inspire and connect with people at all levels; lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional delivery teams.
• Build a high-performing team structure aligned with business goals and delivery needs.
• Champion professional development and succession planning within the delivery organization.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Attract, recruit, and develop high-calibre talent; empower teams with a strong ethos and drive.
• Link individual contributions to the Big Picture to provide purpose and motivation.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in a senior technology delivery leadership role, ideally in a complex, fast-paced environment within the finance industry.
• 10+ years of direct line management experience with a track record of driving performance and career development.
• 15+ years delivering complex projects and programs on time, within budget, and to quality standards using agile methodologies.
• Strong vendor management experience with global system integrators and delivery partners.
• Excellent communication; able to articulate clearly at all levels and adapt style to the audience.
• Strong background in agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.). Experience leading greenfield agile departments through a transition to Enterprise Scaled Agile.
• Deep understanding of delivery metrics, governance frameworks, and performance management.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.

Personal Profile

• Commitment to getting things done with a can-do attitude.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a view of the big picture; high quality standards.
• Calm, effective, and positive under pressure; takes ownership for delivering outcomes.
• Organised and adaptable to changing priorities; provides options and solutions.
• Resilient and capable of handling tight timescales; identifies and mitigates risk.
• Influencing and relationship-building skills; negotiates effectively and maintains respect for others.
• Values alignment with Aztec's values and a balanced approach to work and life.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

We will provide training, in-house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between colleagues and clients are central to our work.