Job Description

Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:

To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

The Role: Senior Technology Delivery Manager

Location: This is a hybrid role, combining remote work with regular collaboration in our Derby office at least three days per week. (Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship).

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

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The Senior Technology Delivery Manager is accountable for the day‑to‑day delivery and operational execution of Technology across the business.

Reporting into the Head of Engineering and Operations, this is a senior management role with responsibility for overseeing delivery across development and operations, ensuring work is prioritised, coordinated, and delivered predictably. The role provides clear senior ownership of Technology execution, enabling strategic focus at Director level.

The Senior Technology Delivery Manager has direct line‑management responsibility for Development Managers and the Operations Team Lead and acts as the single point of accountability for Technology delivery outcomes.

While this is a senior management role, the Senior Technology Delivery Manager is expected to remain sufficiently hands‑on where appropriate — particularly in complex delivery scenarios, recovery situations, or where close technical or operational engagement is required to unblock progress — combining senior delivery leadership with pragmatic, situational involvement to ensure outcomes are achieved effectively without diluting accountability across the wider Technology team.

What will you be getting up to?

Technology Delivery Ownership

· Own the execution of Technology delivery across all IT verticals

· Ensure delivery commitments are realistic, prioritised, and aligned to business objectives

· Maintain clear oversight of plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks

· Act as the escalation point for delivery constraints, trade‑offs, and conflicts

· Take hands‑on ownership of complex or high‑risk delivery situations where senior intervention is required to achieve outcomes

· Own prioritisation trade‑offs across Technology when demand exceeds capacity, balancing delivery, operational stability, and strategic objectives

Operational Oversight

· Ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of Technology services and platforms

· Balance delivery activity with operational stability and sustainability

· Oversee incident, problem, and change activity to minimise business impact

· Ensure operational readiness is considered as part of all change and delivery activity

· Act as senior escalation and, where appropriate, directly support resolution of significant incidents or delivery failures

Leadership & Line Management

· Line manage Development Managers and the Operations Team Lead

· Set clear expectations around accountability, outcomes, and ways of working

· Support, challenge, and develop senior leaders within Technology

· Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement

Strategy Execution

· Translate Technology strategy and direction from the Head of Engineering and Operations into actionable delivery plans, shaping sequencing and approach to maximise successful outcomes

· Ensure delivery sequencing reflects strategic priorities and capacity constraints

· Surface delivery risks and implications early to support informed decision‑making

Governance, Visibility & Reporting

· Establish and maintain effective delivery governance across Technology

· Provide clear, concise reporting on delivery progress, risks, and operational health

· Ensure stakeholders have confidence in Technology’s ability to deliver consistently

Continuous Improvement

· Identify structural or systemic delivery issues and take ownership of resolving them

· Improve delivery predictability, flow, and cross‑team collaboration

· Promote pragmatic ways of working that balance speed, quality, and risk

What do we need from you?

Essential Skills

· Senior technology management experience with accountability for delivery and/or operations

· Proven experience managing managers or senior team leads

· Strong understanding of modern software delivery and IT operations

· Experience coordinating multiple delivery streams with competing priorities

· Ability to operate confidently between strategic direction and operational execution

Desirable Skills

· Experience in organisations with mixed legacy and modern technology stacks

· Exposure to DevOps‑aligned operating models

· Experience improving delivery maturity, governance, or operational effectiveness

Hands‑On Delivery Background

· A strong hands‑on background in software delivery, technology operations, or engineering‑led environments

· Comfortable engaging directly with delivery activities where appropriate, without removing ownership from accountable teams

· Able to dive into detail to understand root causes, assess delivery or operational risk, and support teams in resolving complex problems

· Judgement to know when to be hands‑on personally and when to delegate, coach, or remove obstacles

Leadership Characteristics

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

· Strong ownership – taking responsibility for outcomes, not just activity

· Delivery focus – prioritising predictable, high‑quality outcomes

· Clarity under pressure – especially when managing trade‑offs and constraints

· Credibility with senior stakeholders – trusted, pragmatic, and transparent

· Collaborative leadership – aligning development and operations as a single function

· Pragmatic - hands‑on when needed, without undermining team ownership or accountability

What is in it for you?

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy

• 31 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house

• Additional holidays for length of service

• Long service awards

• Staff discount on cars and finance options

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform

• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys

• Cycle to work

• Pension

• Healthcare

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Vocational and personal development training courses

• Quarterly team socials

• Team feasts

• Scratch card rewards

• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)

• Plus much more!

Closing Date: 3rd June 2026

Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.

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