Product Delivery Manager

Working within the IT department, this role is responsible for the functional vision and design for the client’s application software. Developed using in-house resources and supplemented by contract resource where appropriate the application software is a mixture of back office systems and end user facing websites, including integrations with 3rd party systems. You will gather and interpret requirements from internal and external stakeholders, document and communicate the functional design, including look and feel of the system, following the whole project lifecycle in terms of supporting the development and testing phases to ensure the originally intended functionality is delivered appropriately and producing system documentation for internal use and external users. The Role: * Responsible for conducting appropriate testing, delivering regular program updates as well as the release notes. * Collate information from various stakeholders (both internal and external) and developing an overall solution vision. * The Product Delivery Manager must be able to communicate that vision to stakeholders and to the team. * Responsible for decomposing the vision into a number of user stories, which make up the Product Backlog. * Working with the team and the business, they are responsible for creating a Release and Iteration Plan based on the Backlog. * The Product Delivery Manager is responsible for the motivation and coordination of the development team. * You must ensure that all team members are working together effectively, are communicating with other teams and that they are producing quality work, in line with the overall program vision. * Communicate with the interested stakeholders to gather detailed requirements. * Communicate with the business, Managers, Senior Management and Head of Product Delivery to ensure that there is visibility into the program direction, schedule and progress. * Communicate the Product Vision to interested stakeholders. o Communicate with the team to ensure that they understand what is required of them. * As a Product Delivery Manager, you will work with the Designer, Architects and Team leads. The individual * Ability to communicate at all levels, the role will require the Product Delivery Manager to be able to communicate effectively with their team, stakeholders, senior management, head of product delivery and technical resource. * Ensure that the project is delivered according to schedule. * Creates a vision of a solution which stretches the team and delivers true innovation in the market place. * Ability to coordinate a multidisciplinary team to achieve the project aims which will be under the direction of the Product Delivery Manager and Head of Product Delivery for the duration of the project. * Business Analysis background with proven experience obtaining requirements from stakeholders. * Ability to analyse and research problems and propose solutions * Ability to work with minimal direction, yet also able to work in team environment Desirable: * Design orientated experience (screen layouts / prototypes) * Knowledge of Best practice release and change management frameworks and procedures * Understanding and appreciation of technology and how it can be used * Knowledge of agile development practises * Development experience or IT background * Project Management experience In return you will receive a salary to c£50k with a benefits package that includes bonus, pension, BUPA and 25 days holiday. If you are a Product owner, Business Analyst, Software Project Manager looking for a new role either apply online or if would like to find out about other Oracle opportunities please contact Craig Carnell on (url removed) or phone 01793437292 Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information. Outsource. Our People. Your Success. Outsource UK is one of the country’s largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors. We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates. The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client’s and candidate’s needs. Please visit our website (url removed)