Integration Delivery Lead at Real, City and County of the City of London, £500 per Day

IT Integration Delivery Lead (Contract)

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking IT Integration Delivery Lead to support a major programme of work.

This role requires someone who can work across multiple technical and operational teams, ensuring delivery plans are aligned, risks are understood, and integration activities progress smoothly. It is a hands-on role involving coordination, planning, and direct project work where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work closely with senior IT leaders to develop a unified delivery plan. This includes both technical implementations and operational changes.

* Partner with project managers and business stakeholders to define the overall schedule, scope, and interdependencies across the full IT integration programme.

* Consolidate reporting across the delivery portfolio, supporting the Digital PMO with updates on progress, risks, issues, key milestones, resourcing pressures, and budget alignment.

* Assist in change management and communication activity related to IT planning and delivery.

* Collaborate with architects and project teams to identify and manage risks across areas such as data migration, platform consolidation, and continuity planning.

* Contribute to prioritisation discussions, resource planning, and manage smaller workstreams directly when required.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Background in IT programme or project planning with large organisational change.

* Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, digital transformation practices, and project delivery approaches including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods.

* Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels.

* Skilled in project planning tools such as MS Project or Jira.

* Ability to interpret complex information and shape it into coherent, actionable plans.
* Experience working within a Digital PMO or large-scale IT organisation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Additional Requirements:
* Demonstrable experience supporting IT integration work including involvement in large transformation programmes.

* Proven programme management skills covering reporting, project management, planning, risk control, customer engagement, and use of project management tools.

* Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

* Leadership capabilities and confidence in guiding teams through complex change.

* Understanding of ITIL practices, enterprise architecture, and data governance principles.

Location: Remote, with occasionally onsite meetings in London
IR35: Outside IR35
Rate: Approx £500
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 4 month contract

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