Delivery Manager - Workday Finance Integrations

Delivery Manager - Workday Finance Integrations

Delivery Manager - Workday Finance Integrations

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Based at Wembley Stadium - 2 Days Per Week

Are you ready to lead high-impact technology projects at one of the most iconic organisations in sport?

The FA is looking for a Delivery Manager to take ownership of Workday finance and payment system integrations. This is your chance to shape solutions that touch every part of the organisation, working with passionate teams and senior stakeholders at Wembley Stadium.

You will be part of the Workday Programme team and collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Product, and Technology teams. Using both internal and third‑party development teams, you will deliver complex projects that improve the way The FA manages finance and payments. While this role is initially aligned to our Corporate product line, there may be opportunities to support other areas as priorities evolve.

• Leading the delivery of finance and payment integration projects with Workday, ensuring projects are on time, within scope, and high quality
• Acting as a servant leader for a software development team including developers, QA engineers, a Product Owner, and a Product Manager
• Collaborating with Programme Managers, Product Managers, and Product Owners to plan products, manage backlogs, and create clear delivery plans
• Driving cross-team collaboration between finance, technology, product, and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Managing integration of third‑party payment gateways, internal finance systems, and digital platforms supporting multiple revenue streams
• Supporting agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team focused and effective
• Monitoring team performance, improving velocity and quality, and producing metrics to highlight potential improvements
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the delivery team
• Identifying and managing cross-team dependencies and risks
• Ensuring development activities are accurately tracked in Jira and follow The FA Delivery Framework
• Reporting on initiatives to senior stakeholders, including delivery plans, roadmaps, RAG status, and RAID logs
• Representing Digital Technology across cross‑functional teams and promoting best practice in delivery

• Delivery or project management experience in finance or payments‑related system integrations
• Strong understanding of payment and finance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confidence leading cross‑functional teams without line‑management responsibilities
• Project Management or Scrum Master certification or equivalent Agile experience
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and apply new skills
• Experience in an elite sports environment or football experience is desirable
• Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Teams, Miro, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience working with third‑party SaaS providers and managing distributed teams

This is a unique opportunity to make an impact at The FA, delivering technology solutions that improve how we manage finance and payments. You will work at Wembley Stadium, alongside passionate colleagues, helping to shape the future of our digital systems while being part of an organisation that lives and breathes football.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world‑class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high‑performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season,…