Delivery Transformation Lead
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £56,500, and Practicus is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified., Managing a team of project managers could be functional management) or SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts, People transformation and coaching could be consultancy work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Opportunity: Delivery Transformation Lead (People & Team Transformation)
Location: Hybrid (Flexibility)
Duration: 6 Month Contract
Are you a proven "heavy hitter" in people transformation and project leadership? Do you thrive when stepping into dynamic environments to coach, elevate, and empower long-standing project management teams into high-performing units?
We are partnering with a leading, mid-sized specialist lender in the regulated financial services sector to find a high-impact Delivery Transformation Lead for a critical 6-month mandate.
The Challenge
This isn't about redesigning spreadsheets or tweaking process frameworks, this is a pure people-first transformation. Our client’s long-standing team of six project managers is at a pivotal inflection point. As business demands and strategic ambitions accelerate, the organisation requires a dedicated leader with significant gravitas to elevate individual competencies, modernize delivery mindsets, and drive performance accountability.
Your primary mandate is to build team capability from the inside out by:
- Capability Building & Benchmark Setting: Reviewing current capabilities against heightened expectations and defining a clear "step-up" path for high-performance project delivery.
- Coaching & Mentoring: Leading and developing an eclectic team of project managers with diverse approaches, nurturing individual potential and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Evolving Delivery Approaches: Transitioning the team toward modern ways of working, including Agile principles, Feature Team structures, and Value Stream delivery.
- Performance Leadership: Fostering a high-performance culture by supporting team members through change and growth, while working alongside HR to ensure clear performance expectations, ongoing development, and alignment with organisational standards.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned change leader who specializes in people transformation over project delivery. You don't just follow a process; you bring the leadership gravitas to navigate resistance, inspire growth, and make tough calls when necessary.
- Track Record: Proven success in building, transforming, and elevating project management functions across multiple organisations. Experience within regulated financial services is required (mortgage sector experience is a massive plus).
- People-First Mindset: Expertise in evaluating individual capabilities, driving performance management, and developing teams rather than just managing timelines.
- Gravitas & HR Savvy: Strong executive credibility combined with a solid awareness of HR practices, processes, and legal frameworks to partner effectively with internal HR.
- Methodological Versatility: Deep exposure to modern change delivery principles (Agile, Lean, Value Stream, PRINCE2/APM).
The Details
- Immediate Impact: This is an urgent, high-priority requirement to build on existing momentum.
- Streamlined 3-Stage Process: Fast-tracked recruitment journey (initial screening, formal panel interview, and a brief HR sense check) to ensure rapid onboarding.
Ready to take control of a high-stakes team transformation and forge a future-ready change capability?
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Practicus holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.