Delivery Team Lead

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SSP is a global provider of technology systems and solutions across the entire insurance industry. We provide core technology solutions, distribution and trading capability, advanced analytics and solution delivery.

We work with 8 of the top 10 UK insurers, 4 of the top 10 global insurers and over 40% of UK brokers. Our broking technology processes transactions worth over £5 billion gross written premium and our teams are responsible for developing and delivering some of the most cutting edge software in the insurance market. By helping our customers to define their requirements, SSP map the journey and build the solution.

We are looking for a talented Delivery Team Lead to join our Electronic Trading Team based in our Halifax office.

What being the Delivery Team Lead with SSP will involve:

The Delivery Team Lead reports in to the Development Manager and will be responsible for planning and managing the delivery of projects. The team consists of Analysts, Testers, and Developers. Your role will be to plan and manage the delivery of projects from requirements to release in an Agile/Iterative environment. You will be responsible for managing teams, assessing individual and team performance and operating as an effective role model - demonstrating behaviours and maintaining standards that are expected of everyone within the department. You will also operate as a Project Manager on smaller projects, responsible for building plans, tracking progress and managing risks and issues. If production problems occur, you’ll respond efficiently and effectively to address issues and will be responsible for communication between the team and both internal and external 3rd parties. You will quickly identify risks and issues and report accordingly and prior to customer releases, ensure quality and final sign-off/approval is achieved.

Based in our Halifax offices, there will be travel across the UK with ad hoc requirements to undertake international travel.

What experience we look for from you:

- As a Career Manager you will have experience of providing leadership, functional guidance and direction to individuals. Your focus will be on mentoring and developing them to achieve their maximum potential.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Excellent organisational and communication skills.

- Expertise in stakeholder influencing and engagement.

- Insurance industry knowledge, Insurer/Broker/Underwriter, preferably for both Commercial and Personal Lines.

A career with us:

SSP believes the most valuable asset for any business is the people it employs. It is crucial therefore to employ and invest in the best. We have a strong, clear vision - to be the leading provider of insurance technology software - and our values describe what makes SSP unique, and capture the SSP spirit that runs through everything we do. The Delivery Team Lead plays a crucial role in delivering our vision and values through you, your team and the business.

We reserve the right to withdraw a vacancy prior to the closing date.

Note to Agencies: We currently have a PSL in place and we are not looking to engage wider to this PSL.

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