Skipton International Ltd

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead agile teams and coordinate delivery across multiple streams. You will drive alignment and value flow for strategic changes, working with Delivery Leads, Analysts and product owners to ensure fast, simple and customer-focused outcomes. The role requires strong Lean-Agile expertise, coaching capabilities, and experience with large-scale change in a regulated environment.

Senior Delivery LeadApplylocations: Skipton, Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR3930 Hours: 35 hours per week, hybrid Closing Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2026We're recruiting a Senior Delivery Lead to drive complex transformation at scale and elevate agile delivery across our enterprise. If you're passionate about transformational change, this could be the role for you! Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.You will be joining the Change Delivery Team, consisting of 2 Senior Enterprise Change Managers, 3 Senior Delivery Leads, 5 Release Train Engineers, 1 Senior Change Optimisation Manger, 1 Senior Enterprise PMO Manager and 1 Senior Journey Experience Manager and will work alongside a wider network of change professionals. Every change we deliver is ultimately for our customers and we're delivering new experiences centred around their needs - ensuring faster, simpler and more connected customer experiences that genuinely add value. What's In It For You? Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.We have a range of other benefits available to you including; Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing - we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? Lead the delivery of major tech change initiatives, including platform upgrades, infrastructure transformation, and software development. Choose the right delivery approach (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to match delivery needs. Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Product/Platform Leads to align plans and roadmaps. Drive PI Planning, sprint coordination, and dependency management across teams. Maintain clear delivery governance, reporting, and visibility of risks and timelines. Uplift agile and DevOps practices, championing continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Advise technology leaders on delivery risks, resource needs, and implementation planning. Facilitate planning workshops and delivery ceremonies to keep teams aligned and moving. Promote automation, agility, and a culture of learning across delivery teams. What Do We Need From You? A seasoned senior delivery leader with a strong background in technology focused change and transformation. Deep expertise in agile delivery frameworks, DevOps principles, and technical delivery orchestration. Proven experience delivering large scale, cross functional technology initiatives across enterprise environments. Skilled in working with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, and Agile Release Trains to drive aligned, predictable delivery. Confident leading PI Planning, technical workshops, and key delivery ceremonies. Strong problem solving capability with the ability to navigate integration complexity, legacy modernisation, and technical risk. High emotional intelligence with a leadership style that influences, guides, and builds strong stakeholder relationships. Hands on familiarity with technology operating models, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, and release automation. Experience managing technical interdependencies, platform migrations, and high risk transformation programmes. Track record of uplifting agile maturity and engineering delivery capability. Knowledge of tooling such as Azure DevOps or Apptio Target Process to manage backlogs and delivery flow. Background in digital transformation, cloud adoption, or infrastructure modernisation is highly desirable. Relevant certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, PMP, Agile Coach) are advantageous. Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us as we continue to support our members and represent the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions - supporting an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to bring their true selves to Skipton. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

Skipton Building Society is recruiting a Senior Delivery Lead in Skipton, England. Hybrid 35 hours per week with a strong focus on delivering large-scale technology change across the enterprise. You will drive delivery governance, uplift agile practices, and coordinate with Architecture, Engineering and Product leads to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. The role requires deep expertise in agile delivery, DevOps, and managing cross-functional programs.

Senior Delivery ManagerApplylocations: Skipton, Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR3951 Hours: 35 hours per week Closing Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2026We are recruiting for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead our agile 'teams of teams', driving strategic alignment and the seamless flow of value across mission critical business and technical change. Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK, and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of everything we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.You will be joining the Change Delivery Team, consisting of 2 Senior Enterprise Change Managers, 3 Senior Delivery Leads, 5 Senior Delivery Managers, 1 Senior Change Optimisation Manager, 1 Senior Enterprise PMO Manager and 1 Senior Journey Experience Manager. You will work alongside a wider network of change professionals.Every change we deliver is ultimately for our customers. We're delivering new experiences centred around their needs, ensuring faster, simpler, and more connected customer experiences that genuinely add value. What's in It for You? Salary Range: £54,950 - £73,300 depending on experienceSkipton values work/life balance, and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office, offering a vibrant and collaborative working space.In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme, allowing you to buy and sell annual leave Matching employer pension contributions (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid and electric cars A strong commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks, including Carers and Pride Alliance groups A focus on health and wellbeing, including a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? Lead and coordinate all Agile Service Delivery ceremonies, including PI Planning, ART Syncs, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt Manage and develop a team of Delivery Leads and Analysts, driving performance, clarity, and continuous growth Drive continuous improvement across the ART, enhancing flow efficiency, quality, and delivery predictability Remove delivery impediments and enable effective cross team coordination to achieve business and technical outcomes Partner with Product and Platform Owners, Architects, and Business Owners to shape and prioritise backlogs Track and report progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones using appropriate tools and metrics Embed a culture of learning, innovation, and feedback to strengthen agile maturity Support organisational change, championing new ways of working and scaled agile practices Ensure governance and compliance requirements are met throughout delivery What Do We Need From You? Proven leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing delivery professionals Advanced facilitation skills and strong stakeholder engagement across all organisational levels Deep knowledge of Lean Agile principles, with hands on experience in a senior delivery or scaled agile leadership role Strong background in both technical delivery (software, infrastructure, DevOps) and business transformation Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to bring clarity to ambiguity Ability to balance strategic alignment with effective day to day delivery Analytical, data driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Proficiency in agile delivery tools and familiarity with SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks Experience leading large scale change across business and technology domains Line management experience across hybrid teams, including Delivery Leads and Analysts Experience in complex or regulated environments (e.g. financial services) is advantageous Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us as we continue to support our members and represent the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions - supporting an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to bring their true selves to Skipton. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

Skipton is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale business and technology change. You will influence teams and stakeholders, remove blockers, improve flow, and raise delivery standards across the organisation. The role blends Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid approaches to suit context, with a strong focus on metrics-driven improvement. You will lead Agile Release Trains and PI Planning, coaching Product Owners and teams to mature delivery practices in a

Skipton International Ltd is seeking a Release & Deployment Manager to shape how we deliver change across Skipton, enabling faster, safer releases with greater confidence. You will collaborate with Platform Owners, DevSecOps, Quality Engineering and Environments teams to align dependencies and readiness. This role sits in a collaborative engineering community and focuses on automation, progressive delivery, and measurable improvements using lead time and deployment frequency metrics.

Release and Deployment ManagerApplylocations: Skipton, Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR3912 Hours: 35 hr per week Closing Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026We're looking for a Release & Deployment Manager to shape how we deliver change across Skipton enabling teams to release faster, safer, and with greater confidence. If you're passionate about modern release practices, improving flow, and removing bottlenecks at scale, this is a role where you can make a real impact. Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.The team you will be joiningYou will be joining our Engineering and Service Delivery community, working closely with Platform Owners, DevSecOps, Quality Engineering, and Environments teams. This is a highly collaborative role that sits at the heart of how change is delivered across the organisation.Operating across multiple platforms, you'll provide oversight and coordination of releases, ensuring teams are aligned, environments are ready, and risks are understood and managed. You'll play a key role in evolving our release practices towards automation, observability, and progressive delivery, while enabling teams to move faster without compromising stability or compliance. What's In It For You? Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.We have a range of other benefits available to you including; Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing - we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? Defining and evolving release and deployment strategies that enable safe, efficient, and frequent delivery across multiple platforms Leading cross-team release planning and coordination, ensuring visibility of dependencies, risks, and environment readiness Driving the adoption of modern release practices including automation, policy-as-code, and progressive delivery approaches such as canary and blue/green deployments Using data and engineering metrics (lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate, MTTR) to identify bottlenecks and improve delivery performance Leading and developing a small team, building capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared ownership of release outcomes What Do We Need From You? Proven experience in Release, Deployment, or Service Transition leadership within complex technology environments Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices including CI/CD, DevOps, and automated release processes Experience working with multiple teams and stakeholders to coordinate releases and manage dependencies at scale Ability to use data and metrics to improve release performance, reduce risk, and enhance delivery outcomes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, operations, and business teams Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us as we continue to support our members and represent the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions - supporting an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to bring their true selves to Skipton. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .