Delivery Lead

Bupa

. Lead planning, shaping and management of change initiatives or workstreams in line with the identified delivery methodology .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSenior💰 £56,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading change initiatives and managing project delivery, with a strong focus on stakeholder management, resource optimization, and achieving business outcomes. Proficient in various project delivery methodologies, ensuring effective coordination and execution of initiatives.

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Business And IT Change ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject Delivery MethodologiesRisk And Cost/Benefit ManagementCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementResource OptimizationChange Initiative ManagementRisk ManagementCost/Benefit AnalysisAgile MethodologyPrince2MSPSDLC

Soft Skills

Results OrientedDecision MakingProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingAbility To Thrive Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Delivery MethodologyStakeholder EngagementVendor ManagementBusiness BenefitsCritical Success Factors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, shaping and management of change initiatives or workstreams in line with the identified delivery methodology
Create and manage optimised project plans, budgets, critical success factors and key milestones
Lead project and workstream teams, negotiating with resource managers to optimise resources
Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Bupa and third parties
Engage and manage vendors, focusing on delivery capability and cost efficiency
Coordinate initiatives and dependencies, managing scope, budget and quality
Set team cadence and flow for consistent and sustainable delivery
Agree responsibilities clearly with individual delivery team members
Deliver defined business benefits and outcomes while managing cost of delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in business and IT change
Results oriented and focussed on adding value to Bupa
Strong commercial acumen and broad business awareness
Strong stakeholder management skills across a wide range of different senior stakeholders
Ability to thrive in pressurised environments
Clear approach to decision making
Tenacious approach to problem solving
Experience in risk, resource, and cost/benefit management
Experience of multiple business and IT project delivery methodologies, e.g. MSP, Prince2, Agile, SDLC

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Annual performance-based bonus
Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
Various other benefits and online discounts
Flexible working
Family friendly benefits
Viva global wellbeing programme covering mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing
Guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria
Reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process