Senior Technical Delivery Manager

Senior Technical Delivery Manager (Manchester - 3 days on-site)

About Finova

Finova is the UK's leading lending and savings technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

For Lenders

Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences.

Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs — all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market.

About the Role:

The Senior Technical Delivery Manager leads the delivery of high‑impact software delivery across the Finova ecosystem. Operating at a strategic level, this role drives multi‑squad execution, oversees governance, partners closely with leaders across Engineering, Client Delivery, Product, Service and Sales. Plays a key role in shaping Finova’s Engineering technical delivery practices. You will be accountable for major platform initiatives, cross team alignment, delivery predictability, and internal stakeholder confidence.

What will you be doing?

- Lead large-scale technical initiatives across multiple squads, shaping delivery strategy, ways of working, and capacity planning
- Build and maintain roadmaps, forecasting models, and executive reporting while coordinating dependencies across Product, Engineering, Client Delivery, and Service Delivery
- Oversee delivery governance, risk controls, and regulatory alignment
- Drive engineering best practice, quality, and operational readiness, leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to streamline delivery and optimise multi-team capacity
- Present delivery updates, risks, and options to senior leadership, managing cross-functional relationships and influencing technical and product roadmaps through data-driven analysis
- Set standards for delivery excellence and cross-squad coordination, removing organisational blockers and championing a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement

About you:

- Essential Extensive experience managing large-scale technical deliveries (multi‑squad, multi‑component).
- Experience in delivery frameworks, governance, financial management, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence at both senior and executive levels.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in both coaching and mentoring to support progression for our technical delivery professionals.
- Proven track record implementing improved delivery processes and measurable performance uplift.

Desirable

- Experience in financial‑services technology or regulated environments.
- Delivery qualification(s):PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, Scrum Master, Agile Practitioner.

What We Offer:

- Hybrid working 🕰️
We operate on a hybrid model that is primarily office-based, requiring three days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.
- Private medical insurance 👩‍⚕️
Comprehensive health cover, with the option to add your family to your plan, because your well-being matters to us.
- Life assurance & income protection 💰
We provide life assurance and income protection to give you peace of mind for the future
- Family friendly policies 👶
Our enhanced family-friendly policy goes beyond maternity and paternity leave, offering paid time off for when plans change or alternative paths to parenthood are needed.
- Work from anywhere 🌴
Some thrive in the office, others at home — and many do best with choice. With approval, Finova employees can work abroad for up to 4 weeks each year.
- Flexible holiday package 🗓️
Enjoy 25 days paid holiday allowance, plus all public holidays. And, you can rebook any public holidays for a day that aligns with your personal beliefs or celebration calendar. We also offer holiday trading allowing you to purchase or sell your holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme 🏦
With salary exchange, you save on tax and can build a secure future.
- Employee assistance programme 💞
We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling helpline ensures you have support when you need it.
- Electric car scheme 🚗
Get a brand-new electric vehicle with salary sacrifice as a benefit, paid for through your gross monthly pay, saving on Income Tax and National Insurance.
- Health cash plan 🏥
Our Health Cash Plan empowers you to prioritise your wellbeing by providing effortless reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs, from dental and optical visits to physiotherapy.
- Gym discounts 🏋️
Achieve your fitness goals for less with GymFlex, which offers significant savings on annual memberships at over 3,000 gyms and leisure centers nationwide.
- Perks that matter 🎁
We fuel your day with a fully stocked pantry of fresh fruit and snacks and keep the team spirit high with weekly socials and events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, please reach out, we’d love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.