IT Delivery Manager

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OverviewIT Delivery Manager role at Zurich Insurance.Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis. Location: Flexible on location within the UK. Salary: Attractive salary and benefits package. Closing date for applications: 10th October 2025.The opportunity: Ready to shape the future of insurance technology? Join Zurich as our next IT Delivery Manager for Corporate Life & Pensions (CLP) platforms. We’re seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to drive our technology team and play a key role in our global digital transformation. In this position, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Business Units and Global Digital Platforms, delivering innovative solutions that empower our underwriters and create value for our customers worldwide. Zurich offers flexible working options to help you thrive both professionally and personally.Take the next step in your career and help us build a brighter future together. What will you be doing?Lead and inspire a team of technology specialists, supporting their growth and driving performance.Plan and deliver new capabilities, while continuously enhancing and maintaining our CLP solutions.Apply expertise in React, .NET, MS SQL, Azure DevOps, and Rest APIs to guide robust, scalable development.Work in an agile environment, taking a hands-on approach to improve CLP platforms for expanding business needs.Engage with Zurich stakeholders, building strong relationships and providing technical leadership for platform design and development.Oversee IT project delivery and ensure all requirements are met, including disaster recovery planning and service restoration.Monitor and report on service performance, ensuring SLAs are met and addressing any gaps.Champion compliance with IT governance, internal controls, and regulatory standards.Manage suppliers involved in the development and maintenance of CLP platforms.Develop technology roadmaps to maintain and upgrade hardware/software and reduce operational risks.Continuously improve agile practices within your team and across the wider Zurich community.Support audits and ensure operational readiness for projects and releases. What are we looking for?Ideally you will have significant experience in Application Design and Development.Hands-on experience managing programs/projects and providing ongoing operational support.Practical delivery experience with .NET technology and Agile methodologies.Proficiency in React, .NET, SQL, Azure DevOps, and Rest APIs.Knowledge of Databricks, model serving, Mulesoft, and integrated platform delivery.People management and vendor management experience.Experience collaborating across countries and cultures, ideally within Zurich or the wider insurance/finance sector.Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage. What will you get in return?Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits, including a 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance, and the option to buy up to 20 additional days or sell some of your holiday.More information about benefits is available at Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK. Who we areAt Zurich we aspire to be a responsible and impactful business and a leading global insurer. We’re a diverse and inclusive employer supporting wellbeing and development, with over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries.We are committed to fair and respectful recruitment and to continuous improvement, training, and community involvement through Zurich Community Trust (ZCT). So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.
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Location:
Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
PartTime