Delivery Manager

Job Specification – Delivery Manager (Contract)

Role: Delivery Manager

Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Manchester (Hybrid – on-site presence required) - 3 x per week

Clearance: SC Cleared (Active)

Engagement Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Duration: 3 – 6 months

Rate - £450 – £500 per day

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager with a proven track record in managing digital and technology projects within the UK Government or wider public sector. The successful candidate will take end-to-end responsibility for the delivery of complex programmes, ensuring alignment with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of digital projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and embed best practices across teams.
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across government departments.
• Remove blockers, manage risks and issues, and drive delivery momentum.
• Ensure alignment with government frameworks, including GDS Service Standards.
• Support teams in adopting a delivery-focused culture while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage dependencies across multiple teams and suppliers.
• Provide clear, concise reporting and governance updates.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Delivery Manager in UK Government or public sector programmes.
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Strong background in Agile delivery, with experience in Scrum, Kanban, or scaled Agile frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage risks, issues, and dependencies in complex environments.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams including developers, BAs, testers, and UX professionals.
• Strong understanding of government delivery approaches, including GDS standards and agile governance.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or modern delivery practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, and commercial supplier management within government contexts.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.