Dependency Manager

Dependency Manager - SC Cleared

Location: London (2 days per week onsite)Duration: 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance requiredDaily rate: circa £550, inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Dependency Manager to support a complex, multi-stream programme within a secure government environment. This role will focus on identifying, managing, and resolving interdependencies across projects, teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery and minimise risk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify, map, and maintain programme-level dependencies across multiple workstreams

  • Work closely with Programme, Project, and Delivery Managers to proactively manage risks and constraints

  • Establish and maintain dependency logs, critical path views, and mitigation plans

  • Facilitate cross-team coordination to resolve delivery blockers and sequencing issues

  • Provide clear, concise reporting on dependency status, impacts, and escalations

  • Support planning cycles, milestones, and assurance activities with accurate dependency insight

Essential Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience managing dependencies within large, complex programmes

  • Strong understanding of programme delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

  • Experience working in government or highly regulated environments

  • Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills

  • Ability to anticipate issues and drive resolution across organisational boundaries

  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Reasonable Adjustments:

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Job Details

Company
Sanderson
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
£500 - £550 per day
Posted