The Data team supports OSB’s ongoing migrations & transformative journey. Under the direction of Head of Delivery, the role holder will work with a cross functional team- utilising their own technical background to lead agile ceremonies, manage scope, evaluate & manage risks/ issues, coordinate & ensure delivery of the supporting components to time & quality, in coordination with Business representatives, Technology, Vendors and other teams within OSB. They will be expected to coach, mentor and help develop the overall associated Value Stream community, its processes, and practices.

This role will require interaction across all relevant sites and some travel between OSB Group locations as required.

In this role, you will ensure effective end to end planning & delivery of the assigned workstream using agile methodologies, as OSB continues its transformative journey under the Transformation programme which is set to digitise the Bank.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Day to day planning, supporting, and managing tasks, process and people needed under the workstream - ensuring the right resources are available at the right time for successful delivery
• Identifying, evaluating, communicating, and managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and opportunities across the workstream, along with documenting & managing interdependencies with other workstreams within the wider portfolio
• Engaging, managing & coordinating internal & external stakeholders, delivery partners & vendors to ensure delivery of excellent outcomes in line with business and performance goals
• Leading the team in agile ceremonies, identify & implement improvements to enhance team performance to deliver excellent outcomes in timely manner
• Managing the allocation of common resources and skills within the workstream
• Ensuring workstream alignment and adherence to governance frameworks, formal reporting, and technology standards
• Contributing to the end of Workstream & Programme Increment retrospectives or Implementation Reviews

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £70,000 - £73,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: OSB Careers 

At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become ‘the bank of the future’.

Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace.

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• A proven record in technical/ digital delivery within an Agile environment, with excellent previous experience as an Agile Delivery Lead or Programme Manager within the Financial Services industry is essential
• Robust experience working on complex programmes, with multiple stakeholders & vendors, coordinating & ensuring successful on time delivery
• Experience with Agile delivery methodology and how this interacts with complex programme delivery
• Understanding of agile ceremonies as well as design and discovery through to release and maintenance is essential
• Experience of how to manage large scale, complex programmes through Confluence & JIRA
• Experience of leading a cross functional delivery team on large scale initiatives

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers

Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational – inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Research tells us that those from marginalised groups feel like they need to meet 100% of the criteria to apply. Here at OSB, we are committed to inclusivity and understand the value different experiences and perspectives can bring, so please don’t feel like you need to check every box to apply for a role internally.

We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.