The Senior Technology Standards Manager in Brighton is responsible for maintaining, interpreting
and developing the Business Technology & Transformation (BT&T) technology
standards and protocols in order to ensure the highest levels of credibility, relevance and
performance. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with
internal and external regulations and expected standards within financial services.

Client Details

A FTSE100 Financial Services firm is looking for a Senior Technology Standards Manager.

Description

Ensure that control points are appropriately implemented within the delivery methods and

processes.

Provide technology assurance across third-parties to manage / deliver elements

of the BT&T portfolio; ensure appropriate third-party on boarding and where

applicable, operational capabilities are integrated into BAU.

Ensure that IT controls are appropriately implemented within delivery methods

and other relevant processes. Monitor and report on compliance with the

implemented IT controls.

Maintain a comprehensive catalogue of IT standards and any associated actions

or mitigations required to ensure compliance.

Ensuring on-going enhancement and maintenance of our development

methods, and ensure that IT DevOps quality assurance processes are

established and executed. Work collaboratively with and influence the evolution

and enhancement of IT delivery methods and associated processes.

Assist the Head of Security, Risk & Standards in the oversight of all key controls

necessary to maintain a safe and operationally prudent technology environment.

Create and lead a BT&T Technology Standards Forum, allowing technology best

practice and experience to be collected, shared and implemented.

To take the lead in all matters with regard to the management of employees,

ensuring that management discretion is used in a consistent manner and that

the area follows the Group's policies and procedures including the Partnership

Agreement to maximise business performance.

Ensure that the principles of Conduct Risk are embedded into your day to day

operations to deliver good customer outcomes at all times. Ensure that all

business processes and internal controls within your role are designed and

performed in a way that delivers good

customer outcomes (TCF) and demonstrates effective management of Conduct

Risk.

Profile

Qualifications:

Degree and/or MBA educated in related area desirable but not essential or

demonstrable equivalent experience at this level.

Technical, Prince2, Project management and/or Agile qualifications

PROSCI/Adkar & change qualifications - desirable but not mandatory

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Regulated Industry background preference

Proven track record of ensuring standards and frameworks are in place and

portfolio plans align effectively for delivery of large, complex, change and

technology initiatives

Portfolio management and assurance experience with track record of effective

management and reporting

Track record of delivery of Portfolio plans to ensure and adhere to technology

standards across complex geographical / functional matrix organizations.

Technology appreciation and awareness

Track record of building effective relationships to ensure approved agreed

implementation plans

Proven background in adapting to trends and openness to new ideas

Leadership:

Ensuring assurance confidence across all levels with technical and non-technical

audiences

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with demonstrated ability to

work independently focusing on priorities, and managing a high-volume of tasks,

deadlines, requirements, and decisions

Collaborative worker who freely shares their knowledge and experience with

good influencing skills, ability to develop and mentor individuals

Develop, get buy-in and deliver approaches across the organisation and wider

division and track record of building effective relationships

Effective at making good decisions and delivering great outcomes in in line with

IT&T strategy

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully engage and influence

a broad range of individuals across various internal and external businesses and

support functions

Job Offer

Upper quartile remuneration package including generous benefits for Senior Technology Standards Manager based in Brighton.