Delivery Lead - Websites (Contract)

Who we’re looking for

An experienced Senior Delivery Lead or Project Manager with experience delivering complex, business-critical change programmes. You'll be an exceptional stakeholder manager, comfortable influencing senior leaders and leading cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes. Experience of content-focused initiatives and content platforms, coupled with a strong delivery mindset and the ability to operate effectively in complex environments, will be key to success in this role.

This is an initial 6 month contract with the potential for extension.

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

Technology at Schroders

There’s a huge amount of change going on at Schroders. Technology is shaping our business more and more, so there are many opportunities waiting to be grabbed. And because we’re a big financial player, we can put hefty backing behind good ideas.

We’re a serious business and we have enormous responsibilities to our clients and shareholders. But just because we’re suited and booted, that doesn’t make us stuffy; our tech teams are friendlier and more informal than you might expect.

The team

IT at Schroders is not just about technology; it’s about problem solving using cutting edge technology to support the business and deliver high-end solutions. We encourage innovation and value excellence. We are a global function that’s managed locally and this allows us to develop and deploy systems and processes across our international offices.

Client Engagement and Digital Content Platforms is responsible for delivering solutions which help us get ever closer to understanding and supporting our clients. The products and experiences we create are used across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

You will work in an Agile development team within Schroders Client Technology team, part of Asset Management Platform and the wider Global Technology function. You will be gathering, understanding and providing technology solutions across the wider Schroders business in an iterative and fast-moving environment.

The Asset Management Platform department at Schroders is a global technology change delivery function that oversees and executes technology delivery within the organisation. By leveraging diverse capabilities, Asset Management Platform ensures the successful execution of technology initiatives while driving innovation and efficiency across the organisation.

The team develops, enhances and supports modern digital platforms that facilitate content management, distribution, search, analytics and client engagement across Schroders’ digital ecosystem. You will work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX specialists, Marketing teams, Sales stakeholders and fellow engineers to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that provide measurable business value.

What you’ll do

- Own end-to-end delivery of the Sales Content Enablement workstream, from mobilisation and planning through to go-live, adoption, and benefits realisation.
- Lead cross-functional teams across Business, Technology, and Vendors, ensuring delivery remains aligned to objectives, scope, timelines, and outcomes.
- Apply deep experience of content platforms and content operations, including sales enablement, DAM, CMS, content distribution, or related client-facing content ecosystems.
- Establish robust project controls covering governance, planning, dependencies, risks, issues, budget, testing, readiness, and change management.
- Operate as a senior delivery leader with strong stakeholder management, gravitas, and a structured approach, driving decisions, resolving blockers, and delivering results.

The knowledge, experience, and qualifications you need

- Proven experience as a Senior Delivery Lead or Project Manager, with a strong blend of business and technology expertise, particularly within content-focused initiatives.
- Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex programmes and strategic change within large financial services organisations.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior leaders effectively.
- Proven ability to lead programmes throughout the full project lifecycle, from inception and planning through to delivery and implementation.
- Experience working with content platforms, sales enablement tools, digital asset management (DAM), CMS, or related content ecosystems would be highly advantageous.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.