Delivery Manager

Delivery Manager

Permanent | Hybrid – Guildford & Client Sites | UK Public Sector

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to lead Agile software and data projects for our UK Public Sector clients.

You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams working across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, Data and AI, taking projects from mobilisation through delivery and into live service.

Working closely with Technical Leads and client stakeholders, you’ll keep delivery on track, manage risks, budgets and dependencies, and ensure clients have clear visibility throughout.

Who We’re Looking For

A delivery-focused, customer-minded individual who can bring teams together, communicate confidently with clients and take ownership of delivery. You’ll be pragmatic, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile software and data projects from mobilisation through to live service.
• Manage delivery against agreed scope, timescales, budget and quality.
• Run Scrum ceremonies including planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Manage RAID, dependencies, resourcing and project governance.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Provide clear reporting on delivery progress, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage scope and change control.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Support bids, proposals and project estimates.
• Contribute to improving Ceox delivery processes and ways of working.

Mandatory Requirements

• Delivery management experience within software development.
• Strong practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum.
• Experience within a Professional Services or Consultancy environment.
• Experience managing multi-resource projects lasting 6+ months.
• Strong client and senior stakeholder management experience.
• Budget management, forecasting and change control.
• Eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• Right to work full-time in the UK, visa-free, for at least the next three years.

Desirable

• UK Central Government or wider Public Sector delivery experience.
• Knowledge of GDS Service Standard.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365, Power Platform and/or Azure.
• Data, analytics or AI project delivery experience.
• Experience transitioning projects into live/managed services.
• Agile/project certification such as PSM, CSM, AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile or APM PMQ.
• Existing SC clearance.

Soft Skills

• Clear, confident communicator at all levels.
• Customer-focused, with a consultant mindset.
• A natural leader who brings teams together and builds confidence.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-sufficient, pragmatic and comfortable making decisions.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Permanent – Full time
• Location: Hybrid – Guildford office and client sites as required
• Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance