Delivery Manager

Job Opportunity: Delivery Manager

Location: Remote/Flexible

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Daily Rate: £700 - £850

Contract Length: 6 Months

Working Pattern: Full Time

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Manager to lead the successful end-to-end delivery of technology and digital initiatives within the Digital and Information Technology function. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment!

Delivery Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and governance of technology delivery initiatives.
• Ensure that projects meet scope, time, cost, quality, security, and operational readiness expectations.

Portfolio Coordination

• Coordinate delivery activities across multiple projects and maintain transparent visibility.
• Provide evidence-based updates on progress, risks, and financial status.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with various stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable delivery plans.
• Facilitate effective decision-making and ensure all voices are heard.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage delivery budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and investment cases.
• Monitor expenditure and provide accurate financial reporting.

Supplier and Partner Management

• Align supplier performance with business outcomes and manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Ensure compliance with governance and quality standards.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify and manage delivery risks, ensuring timely resolutions and transparent reporting.

Requirements

• Significant experience in IT&D, technology, or digital environments at a management level.
• Proven track record in delivering projects and programmes with budgets up to £20 million.
• At least 10 years of experience in project and programme delivery, preferably in the energy and utilities industry.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating complex relationships and competing priorities.
• Familiarity with agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Recognised project or programme management certification (eg, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Strong financial management and commercial experience.

Why Join Our Client?

• This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on embedding sustainable solutions and creating measurable business value, the Delivery Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology delivery.