Summary: The Lead Delivery Manager will oversee the successful delivery of digital transformation projects for a key NHS client in Cardiff. This role demands strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance healthcare services. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and be committed to driving innovation within the NHS. The position is a 6-month contract classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex digital projects, ensuring alignment with NHS strategic goals.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, providing clear communication and strategic direction.
• Implement Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies to enhance project delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring projects remain on track.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within digital service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with NHS digital standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor and report on project performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Support change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in delivery management, programme management, or digital transformation within a complex organisation (NHS/public sector experience desirable).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire teams.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies, with a track record of successful implementation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to risk management and issue resolution.
• Experience working with digital service development and IT infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of NHS digital governance, compliance, and data security requirements (desirable).

Salary (Rate): 300

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT