Capability Group Lead (Distribution IT)
- Recruiter
- Schroders
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 22 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 23 Jan 2017
- Sectors
- Distribution & Warehouse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Team Overview
Schroders Global Technology (GT) function is organised into a number of teams, distributed across Schroders' global offices, with technology hubs in London, Luxembourg, Singapore and New York.
The software engineering and technology change function is split between 4 domains: Investment, Portfolio Operations and Data; Distribution and Product; Corporate and; Digital. In addition there are teams which operate as shared services to provide Technology Infrastructure, Production Services (production support, release and access control), Quality Assurance, Information Security and Business Management (change management, assurance and reporting).
Our application estate is comprised mainly of commercially available off the shelf software packages best suited to Schroders' operational needs, complimented by a number of internally developed proprietary systems to support the specific needs of the clients and products that our colleagues support.
The Global Technology vision is to ensure a stable operating environment that can function at multiple speeds, that focuses on value delivered to our external and internal customers. With a culture of excellence through collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, Global Technology will enable Schroders to deliver the best outcomes for clients and shareholders.
In order to ensure that the emergent technology needs of our clients, regulators and internal stakeholders are able to be met quickly and effectively Schroders is undertaking the Leading Enterprise Agile Programme (LEAP) within Global Technology. In order to ensure this is achieved without compromising the stability and security of the platform, Schroders Global Technology is implementing a bespoke agile operating model, based on the SAFe methodology, which ensures that technology support and infrastructure is unaffected and the requisite governance and control is in place.
Overview of role
UK Distribution IT consist of: CRM, Client Reporting, Client take on and Real Estate and Fund Services. The individual will play a key role in providing technology leadership, orchestrating strategy ownership, managing stakeholder requirement, delivery assurance and implementation support for business and technical change.
Key duties
Line management of the GT team members
Accountable for financial and operational performance of the Capability [Product] teams
Take a Capability [Product] - centric view on the technology strategy. Ensure alignment with the EA technology vision during prioritisation and throughout delivery. Provide the technical leadership to the team and Capability [Product] centric input into key decisions for innovation and strategy
Support the Capability Owners to balance and refine the backlog to ensure that delivery of technical and architectural enablers are appropriately prioritised. Coach Capability Owners to improve the technical understanding of the Capability [Product]
Support Epic Owners in understanding the technical impact of Epics and the amount of work required by the Capability [Product] teams to execute the Epic
Work closely with Epic Owners and Capability [Product Owners] to ensure appropriate technical sequencing of change and influence Capability Owner to manage technical dependencies with other GT Capability [Product] teams and shared services.
General and Technical skills
Experience of managing people within large software development teams
Extensive experience of managing both significant business and technology change projects across both functional and geographic boundaries
Experience in one or more of the following CRM, client servicing, client reporting and IT Systems experience relating to at least one of these
Understands the software engineering life cycle for development, and the concepts and practices required to implement effective information systems
Experience of managing the delivery of third party solutions providers
Experience of managing RFP processes to select an application or service
Knowledge and experience of using Agile methodologies (SAFe ideally)
Knowledge and experience of developing technology solutions, both in house developed bespoke applications and commercially available off the shelf solutions
Strong communication skills, experience managing relationships with board level stakeholders
Excellent understanding of the business context
Ability to produce and communicate effective and insightful thought leadership on technical and business topics
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
Qualifications
Certified Safe Agilist (SA) - desirable
Recognised project management qualification such as APMP or PMI
Personal Attributes
Capable of remaining positive and delivering when under pressure
Inspiring and collaborative leader and good relationship management skills
Friendly, approachable, enjoys working with people from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to manage a large team with minimal supervision in a very dynamic and time critical business environment
Continuous improvement mind-set, challenges the status quo and seeks self improvement
Earn respect from their team and be willing to get their hands dirty to get the job done
A technical minded person with a desire to keep abreast of technological, regulatory and other environmental changes impacting financial services
Note to agencies:
Schroders does not accept speculative CV's from agencies. We do have a PSL who are invited to support us when required. We only pay fees to agencies instructed to send CV's and are submitted through our recruitment portal. We do not pay fees on speculative or unsolicited CV's sent to Schroders or Schroders employees and reserve the right to contact unsolicited CV's directly.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*
Schroders Global Technology (GT) function is organised into a number of teams, distributed across Schroders' global offices, with technology hubs in London, Luxembourg, Singapore and New York.
The software engineering and technology change function is split between 4 domains: Investment, Portfolio Operations and Data; Distribution and Product; Corporate and; Digital. In addition there are teams which operate as shared services to provide Technology Infrastructure, Production Services (production support, release and access control), Quality Assurance, Information Security and Business Management (change management, assurance and reporting).
Our application estate is comprised mainly of commercially available off the shelf software packages best suited to Schroders' operational needs, complimented by a number of internally developed proprietary systems to support the specific needs of the clients and products that our colleagues support.
The Global Technology vision is to ensure a stable operating environment that can function at multiple speeds, that focuses on value delivered to our external and internal customers. With a culture of excellence through collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, Global Technology will enable Schroders to deliver the best outcomes for clients and shareholders.
In order to ensure that the emergent technology needs of our clients, regulators and internal stakeholders are able to be met quickly and effectively Schroders is undertaking the Leading Enterprise Agile Programme (LEAP) within Global Technology. In order to ensure this is achieved without compromising the stability and security of the platform, Schroders Global Technology is implementing a bespoke agile operating model, based on the SAFe methodology, which ensures that technology support and infrastructure is unaffected and the requisite governance and control is in place.
Overview of role
UK Distribution IT consist of: CRM, Client Reporting, Client take on and Real Estate and Fund Services. The individual will play a key role in providing technology leadership, orchestrating strategy ownership, managing stakeholder requirement, delivery assurance and implementation support for business and technical change.
Key duties
Line management of the GT team members
Accountable for financial and operational performance of the Capability [Product] teams
Take a Capability [Product] - centric view on the technology strategy. Ensure alignment with the EA technology vision during prioritisation and throughout delivery. Provide the technical leadership to the team and Capability [Product] centric input into key decisions for innovation and strategy
Support the Capability Owners to balance and refine the backlog to ensure that delivery of technical and architectural enablers are appropriately prioritised. Coach Capability Owners to improve the technical understanding of the Capability [Product]
Support Epic Owners in understanding the technical impact of Epics and the amount of work required by the Capability [Product] teams to execute the Epic
Work closely with Epic Owners and Capability [Product Owners] to ensure appropriate technical sequencing of change and influence Capability Owner to manage technical dependencies with other GT Capability [Product] teams and shared services.
General and Technical skills
Experience of managing people within large software development teams
Extensive experience of managing both significant business and technology change projects across both functional and geographic boundaries
Experience in one or more of the following CRM, client servicing, client reporting and IT Systems experience relating to at least one of these
Understands the software engineering life cycle for development, and the concepts and practices required to implement effective information systems
Experience of managing the delivery of third party solutions providers
Experience of managing RFP processes to select an application or service
Knowledge and experience of using Agile methodologies (SAFe ideally)
Knowledge and experience of developing technology solutions, both in house developed bespoke applications and commercially available off the shelf solutions
Strong communication skills, experience managing relationships with board level stakeholders
Excellent understanding of the business context
Ability to produce and communicate effective and insightful thought leadership on technical and business topics
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
Qualifications
Certified Safe Agilist (SA) - desirable
Recognised project management qualification such as APMP or PMI
Personal Attributes
Capable of remaining positive and delivering when under pressure
Inspiring and collaborative leader and good relationship management skills
Friendly, approachable, enjoys working with people from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to manage a large team with minimal supervision in a very dynamic and time critical business environment
Continuous improvement mind-set, challenges the status quo and seeks self improvement
Earn respect from their team and be willing to get their hands dirty to get the job done
A technical minded person with a desire to keep abreast of technological, regulatory and other environmental changes impacting financial services
Note to agencies:
Schroders does not accept speculative CV's from agencies. We do have a PSL who are invited to support us when required. We only pay fees to agencies instructed to send CV's and are submitted through our recruitment portal. We do not pay fees on speculative or unsolicited CV's sent to Schroders or Schroders employees and reserve the right to contact unsolicited CV's directly.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*