Delivery Manager

Job Description

Senior Delivery/Product Manager - Discovery

Central Government Consultancy.

Short Term/Remote Working

Outside IR35 - £500-£600

As a Senior Delivery Manager your duties will be;

• Deliver services that are best in class for government, giving the same level of digital experience users expect from daily interaction with the most respected web services
• Deliver projects and products using the appropriate agile project management methodology, learning and iterating frequently
• Work with the Product/Service manager and designers to define the roadmap for any given product
• Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team
• Initiate Agile ceremonies around the team's needs, carrying out regular retrospectives and continuously improving team and product capability
• Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality and align with the GDS Service Manual
• Be confident to remove blockers for the delivery team and encourage collaboration across teams
• Ensure your delivery team are equipped with the tools and processes they need to successfully deliver a product/services

What skills and experiences you will have as a Senior Delivery Manager;

• Proven ability to proactively identify project issues and risks, offering timely and effective solutions to keep delivery on track.
• Proven track record of leading Discovery phases within Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and frameworks.
• Ability to hit the ground running, rapidly build rapport, and efficiently lead, mentor, and align cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong background in the product space, with the flexibility to flex into product management responsibilities (eg, shaping backlogs, refining vision) as needed.
• Strong understanding of product functionality and lifecycle, with the ability to translate business needs into product outcomes.
• Demonstrated strength in building effective relationships across teams, including with senior management and cross-functional business units.
• Experience influencing, leading, and collaborating across complex portfolios, driving alignment and delivering value at scale.
• Hands-on experience working in agile environments, embracing iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
• Track record of delivering large and complex requirements within public sector projects, including working in alignment with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards.
• Able to provide a clear, open and transparent framework in which teams can deliver.

This is an amazing opportunity for a Senior Delivery Manager to join a fantastic team of likeminded individuals at a really exciting period of growth within the business. If you are interested in joining us on our journey, please send your CV to us today.