Overview
We are looking for an experienced Software Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of a major greenfield software program from planning through to implementation and assurance. The successful candidate will collaborate with architects, planners, third-party vendors, and delivery teams to ensure effective execution across technical and business stakeholders while maintaining a focus on governance and stakeholder communication. This role is ideal for an individual from a consulting or private sector background who thrives in fast-paced environments and can challenge technical plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery activities across a greenfield software implementation programme from inception through to delivery.
- Develop and maintain detailed delivery plans, timelines, milestones and dependencies.
- Collaborate with programme planners and technical teams to coordinate delivery activities and resource allocation.
- Validate delivery plans and implementation approaches to ensure realistic outcomes.
- Review project estimates for alignment with programme objectives and resources.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and external delivery partners.
- Drive governance and ensure stakeholder communication throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Support the establishment of delivery frameworks and best practices within the programme.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Delivery Manager within complex software or technology programmes.
- Strong background in managing software deployment or implementation teams.
- Experience delivering greenfield projects from initial planning and mobilization stages.
- Strong understanding of software delivery methodologies and project lifecycle management.
- Ability to validate implementation plans and challenge assumptions related to software architecture.
- Experience managing project dependencies, risks, and resource planning activities.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commercial awareness including project estimation, budgeting, and delivery forecasting.